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D474 WCW

1987 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,387 mi
Last recorded59,387 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD474 WCW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,856 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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D474 WCW is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D474 WCW, 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 D474 WCW registered?

D474 WCW is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is D474 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D474 WCW shows 10 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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