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D213 YPF

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2005
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD213 YPF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2005 136,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All fuel and brake pipes surface corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre excess wear on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

surface corrosion to both rear upper suspension turrets

surface corrosion to n/s/f inner wing (engine Bay)

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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D213 YPF is a 1987 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D213 YPF, 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 D213 YPF registered?

D213 YPF is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 29 January 1987.

Is D213 YPF safe to buy?

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