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B849 WKM

1985 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,936 mi
Last recorded161,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB849 WKM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2007 161,936 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside sill.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 160,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to see brake pads for wear level.

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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B849 WKM is a 1985 BMW 518 in Beige 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 B849 WKM, 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 B849 WKM registered?

B849 WKM is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B849 WKM safe to buy?

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