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C342 VFK

1985 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,018 mi
Last recorded123,018 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC342 VFK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar D bush mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (rearmost bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,957 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 119,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 14 Jul 2020 112,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner arch in two places (foremost and rearmost) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wing to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front floor to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,761 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure one area of the tread is badly perished/ cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure one area of the tread is badly perished/ cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 92,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,535 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,535 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,188 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,623 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,803 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,999 miles

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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C342 VFK is a 1985 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C342 VFK, 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.

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C342 VFK is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 10 October 1985.

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