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CDZ 1082

1987 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,379 mi
Last recorded176,379 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 1082
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 176,379 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 176,375 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 176,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 176,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front wing corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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CDZ 1082 is a 1987 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 118,725 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 CDZ 1082, 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 39 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 CDZ 1082 registered?

CDZ 1082 is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is CDZ 1082 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 1082 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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