MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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CJU 8Y is a 1983 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 93,552 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 CJU 8Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CJU 8Y registered?
CJU 8Y is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 3 May 1983.
Is CJU 8Y safe to buy?
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