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D26 BPD

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,045 mi
Last recorded91,045 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 BPD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 91,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

anti roll bar upper linkage boot split. nearside and offside

coolant leak from thermostatic control valve under bonnet.

nearside outer side wall on tyre is cracked but not exposing threads.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 88,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 86,778 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 86,769 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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D26 BPD is a 1987 BMW 518 in White 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 D26 BPD, 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 D26 BPD?

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What year was D26 BPD registered?

D26 BPD is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D26 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 BPD 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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