MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front jacking point corroded and holed but not within any prescibed area as yet
rear wheel bearing noisey
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front jacking point corroded and holed
rear wheel bearing noisey
fuel pipes corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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C535 KMJ is a 1986 BMW 518 in Black 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 C535 KMJ, 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 C535 KMJ registered?
C535 KMJ is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 1 July 1986.
Is C535 KMJ safe to buy?
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