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D210 ARD

1987 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,321 mi
Last recorded117,321 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD210 ARD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 117,321 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 14 May 2007 117,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both side front corrosion "not with in"

Pass 24 May 2006 114,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2005 111,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D210 ARD 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 D210 ARD, 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 D210 ARD registered?

D210 ARD is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D210 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D210 ARD 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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