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C908 GRO

1986 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,605 mi
Last recorded100,605 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 GRO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 100,605 miles

Headlamp mountings in poor condition (ALL)

N/S/F antirollbar - Chassis corroded where attatched , but not yet excessive.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft drive rubber coupling front , split/ perishing.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 100,605 miles

Headlamp mountings in poor condition (ALL)

N/S/F antirollbar - Chassis corroded where attatched , but not yet excessive.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft drive rubber coupling front , split/ perishing.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 100,541 miles

Rear subframe mounting bushes are deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,541 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe mounting bushes are deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,452 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 100,318 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 100,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 100,168 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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C908 GRO is a 1986 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,668 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 C908 GRO, 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 40 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 C908 GRO registered?

C908 GRO is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 15 February 1986.

Is C908 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C908 GRO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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