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C536 UEF

1985 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,307 mi
Last recorded113,307 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC536 UEF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 113,307 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front dust cover split on drop link

Pass 20 Aug 2009 111,954 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 111,954 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 110,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

some damage to o/s/r tyre inner wall edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 108,437 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rhr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2006 106,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s 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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C536 UEF is a 1985 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C536 UEF, 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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What year was C536 UEF registered?

C536 UEF is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C536 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C536 UEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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