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C572 AUB

1985 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC572 AUB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 84,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside of vehicle under sealed

both sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,084 miles

all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,580 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C572 AUB is a 1985 BMW 518 in Green 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 C572 AUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C572 AUB registered?

C572 AUB is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C572 AUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C572 AUB 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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