MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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screen cracked outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
screen cracked outside prescribed area
emission nearing maxium
o/s hand brake effort could be higher
both front brake discs worn
c/o close to limit at 3.48
rough fill from parking brake lever/assembly
some corrosion to most brake pipes
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D282 CLY is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 D282 CLY, 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.
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What year was D282 CLY registered?
D282 CLY is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 14 April 1987.
Is D282 CLY safe to buy?
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