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C195 BYG

1985 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC195 BYG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 79,210 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C195 BYG is a 1985 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 95,332 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 C195 BYG, 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 41 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 C195 BYG?

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What year was C195 BYG registered?

C195 BYG is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C195 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C195 BYG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C195 BYG have outstanding finance?

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