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D260 BPJ

1987 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD260 BPJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 76,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 73,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 71,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 71,416 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,932 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,724 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,150 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,538 miles

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,050 miles

near side front outer sill starting to rust

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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D260 BPJ is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D260 BPJ, 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

How do I check the history of D260 BPJ?

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What year was D260 BPJ registered?

D260 BPJ is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D260 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D260 BPJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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