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C272 GGH

1985 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,372 mi
Last recorded125,372 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 GGH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 125,372 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 125,356 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 125,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 125,352 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 125,351 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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C272 GGH is a 1985 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C272 GGH, 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

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What year was C272 GGH registered?

C272 GGH is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C272 GGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C272 GGH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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