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B961 KPC

1984 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,011 mi
Last recorded113,011 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW 518111,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB961 KPC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,011 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 113,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 112,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

prop shaft damper deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2024 112,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,301 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,955 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,945 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 111,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 111,070 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 111,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 110,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 110,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 106,785 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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B961 KPC is a 1984 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 111,061 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 B961 KPC, 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 42 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B961 KPC registered?

B961 KPC is a 1984 BMW 518, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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