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C265 EUV

1986 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,583 mi
Last recorded173,583 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 EUV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 173,583 miles

Battery insecure

all rear and offside front steel brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2007 173,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 167,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 167,712 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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