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D137 BGV

1987 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD137 BGV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,323 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 80,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside and offside front jackings point front corroded small holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,683 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surafce rust no holes

nearside and offside inner lower wheel arche sills surafce rust no holes

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,498 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear metal brakepipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,157 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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,767 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 71,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

oil leak

rear brake and fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor pan area

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,388 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 71,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,878 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 67,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D137 BGV is a 1987 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 D137 BGV, 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 D137 BGV registered?

D137 BGV is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 10 January 1987.

Is D137 BGV safe to buy?

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