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C944 KAR

1986 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 KAR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 97,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,984 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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C944 KAR is a 1986 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C944 KAR, 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 C944 KAR registered?

C944 KAR is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C944 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C944 KAR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C944 KAR have outstanding finance?

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