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C579 TLF

1985 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,156 mi
Last recorded41,156 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 TLF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,931 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,582 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cornor (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to int pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 39,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to int pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,381 miles

slight bind n/s/r wheel

small blow center box

Pass 2 May 2014 39,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,368 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,228 miles

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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C579 TLF is a 1985 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C579 TLF, 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 C579 TLF registered?

C579 TLF is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C579 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C579 TLF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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