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C824 KUJ

1985 BMW 518

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,026 mi
Last recorded114,026 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 51895,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC824 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,026 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 114,026 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 108,634 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 108,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 105,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 104,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,349 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,959 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 95,912 miles

Both front suspension bump stops deteriated

Both rear axle carrier bushes have slight play

Drop arm joint out of steering box to O/S centre track rod has slight play

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear of both sills corroded

Rubber boots split on both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 11 May 2010 95,776 miles

Both front bump stops deteriated

Corrosion to both rear sills

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Top rubber boot split on N/S/F anti roll bar drop link

Pass 8 May 2009 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

service indicator light on

Fail 7 May 2009 95,332 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2008 94,893 miles

Nearside front Anti role bar link upper boot split

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2007 94,208 miles

Both rear axle carrier bushes slightly deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Small amount of corrosion starting offside rear jacking point

Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,482 miles

N/S/F antirole bar link the rubber bootis split

Steering box has a slight misting of oil

rear axle carrier bushes starting to perish and debond.o/sis the worst

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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C824 KUJ is a 1985 BMW 518 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C824 KUJ, 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 C824 KUJ registered?

C824 KUJ is a 1985 BMW 518, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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