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C477 JGL

1986 BMW 318

Blue Lpg 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,306 mi
Last recorded242,306 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC477 JGL
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 242,306 miles

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

vehicle under seal

Pass 12 Mar 2021 242,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light display on

Pass 6 Mar 2020 241,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2020 241,271 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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C477 JGL is a 1986 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,800cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C477 JGL registered?

C477 JGL is a 1986 BMW 318, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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