MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
damage to n/s/f fuel pipes rusted windscreen cracked n/s/f rear subframe bushers perished
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C170 XRT is a 1986 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C170 XRT, 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 C170 XRT registered?
C170 XRT is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C170 XRT safe to buy?
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