MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
all rear and offside front steel brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive
nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
all rear and offside front steel brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive
nearside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C265 EUV is a 1986 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C265 EUV, 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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How do I check the history of C265 EUV?
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What year was C265 EUV registered?
C265 EUV is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 6 May 1986.
Is C265 EUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C265 EUV shows 4 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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