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C191 PNP

1986 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,260 mi
Last recorded153,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 PNP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,260 miles

Front anti roll bar linkages worn.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Long parking brake travel.

Minor body corrosion.

Offside corner of rear bumper insecure.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear tyres on legal limit.

Slight misfire at idle.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 140,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight leak from N/S/R outter cv boot

Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 121,107 miles

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 29 Apr 2006 121,096 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C191 PNP is a 1986 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C191 PNP, 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

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What year was C191 PNP registered?

C191 PNP is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C191 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C191 PNP shows 5 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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