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B532 YYO

1985 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,842 mi
Last recorded116,842 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB532 YYO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 111,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 75,099 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,650 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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B532 YYO is a 1985 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1985 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 95,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B532 YYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B532 YYO registered?

B532 YYO is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B532 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B532 YYO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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