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BIG 3132

1983 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3132
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,736 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 111,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 111,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 110,483 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 110,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 110,480 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 110,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both rear axle bush's splitting

corrosion starting to both nearside jacking points

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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BIG 3132 is a 1983 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 93,552 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 BIG 3132, 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 43 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 3132 registered?

BIG 3132 is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is BIG 3132 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 3132 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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