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C667 BWR

1985 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,319 mi
Last recorded159,319 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC667 BWR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2006 159,319 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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C667 BWR is a 1985 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C667 BWR, 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 C667 BWR registered?

C667 BWR is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 14 November 1985.

Is C667 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C667 BWR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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