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C995 TMV

1986 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC995 TMV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,185 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery loose

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 118,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully assertain quality of repair to nearside front chassis due to undersill being applied

Fail 4 Dec 2009 118,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 105,740 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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C995 TMV is a 1986 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C995 TMV, 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.

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What year was C995 TMV registered?

C995 TMV is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C995 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C995 TMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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