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D422 YEG

1987 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,966 mi
Last recorded133,966 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD422 YEG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2009 133,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 126,746 miles

battery insecure

both front discs pitted and surface rust

both rear brake pies flacking rust and coroding

both rear viod bushes cracked and perished and slight move mount

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edge

slight hand brake travell

Pass 22 Feb 2005 119,336 miles

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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D422 YEG is a 1987 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D422 YEG, 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 D422 YEG?

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What year was D422 YEG registered?

D422 YEG is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D422 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D422 YEG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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