MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f door mirror is cracked †
o/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe is corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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C549 PPM is a 1985 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C549 PPM, 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 C549 PPM registered?
C549 PPM is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 25 October 1985.
Is C549 PPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C549 PPM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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