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B617 PRT

1985 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB617 PRT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,851 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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B617 PRT is a 1985 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B617 PRT, 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 B617 PRT registered?

B617 PRT is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 11 July 1985.

Is B617 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B617 PRT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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