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CJU 8Y

1983 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,055 mi
Last recorded168,055 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJU 8Y
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 168,055 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 168,051 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for CJU 8Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CJU 8Y have outstanding finance?

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