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D413 VYJ

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

132,788 mi
Last recorded132,788 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD413 VYJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 132,788 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate cracked

nearside front drop link has movement

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 130,641 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 130,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 128,011 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 127,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 124,680 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 124,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D413 VYJ is a 1987 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D413 VYJ, 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 D413 VYJ?

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What year was D413 VYJ registered?

D413 VYJ is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 1987.

Is D413 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D413 VYJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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