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D392 BBL

1987 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,179 mi
Last recorded150,179 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD392 BBL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 150,179 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 150,171 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 149,935 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 149,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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D392 BBL is a 1987 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D392 BBL, 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 D392 BBL registered?

D392 BBL is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D392 BBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D392 BBL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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