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C535 KMJ

1986 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,974 mi
Last recorded178,974 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC535 KMJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 178,974 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 178,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 167,052 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2006 167,052 miles

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.

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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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.

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