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CLR 781Y

1983 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLR 781Y
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 47,248 miles

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 19 May 2021 47,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,554 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,393 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 43,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,863 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,669 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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CLR 781Y is a 1983 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CLR 781Y, 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 CLR 781Y registered?

CLR 781Y is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is CLR 781Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLR 781Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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