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BWS 582S

1986 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,595 mi
Last recorded111,595 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWS 582S
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 111,595 miles

advise play at n/s/f hub area

Fail 8 Dec 2007 111,595 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise play at n/s/f hub area

Pass 13 Dec 2006 108,120 miles

advise o/s n/s axle bushes. †advise metal fuel pipes.

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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BWS 582S is a 1986 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,668 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 BWS 582S, 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 40 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWS 582S?

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What year was BWS 582S registered?

BWS 582S is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is BWS 582S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWS 582S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BWS 582S have outstanding finance?

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