MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C165 LFV is a 1986 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C165 LFV, 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.
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What year was C165 LFV registered?
C165 LFV is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 11 March 1986.
Is C165 LFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C165 LFV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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