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B612 GRX

1985 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

104,698 mi
Last recorded104,698 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB612 GRX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,698 miles

reverse lights not working

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 104,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring mounting platform corroded and insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 May 2024 104,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 104,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front mounting deteriorated.

exhaust rear section deteriorated.

footbrake travel close to limit of reserve travel.

Pass 3 May 2022 103,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,388 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 102,388 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside side repeater not working

Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,347 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 102,333 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,108 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,108 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,108 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 101,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 99,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 99,447 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,200 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,462 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 96,462 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,955 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 95,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 95,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 94,710 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 94,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 94,117 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B612 GRX is a 1985 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B612 GRX, 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 B612 GRX registered?

B612 GRX is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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