MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
slight corrosion front top inner wings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion front top inner wings
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C356 VLH is a 1986 BMW 518 in White 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 C356 VLH, 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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What year was C356 VLH registered?
C356 VLH is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 13 March 1986.
Is C356 VLH safe to buy?
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