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D47 MOP

1986 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,485 mi
Last recorded134,485 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD47 MOP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 134,485 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 134,406 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded within 30cm of ns seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan to inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak coolant leak from overflow pipe ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroded at the clamping point

Pass 31 Jan 2024 132,813 miles

offside front inner sill holed

play in steering idlers

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2024 132,813 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

offside front inner sill holed

play in steering idlers

rear bumper not fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 131,919 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 131,919 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coil spring not correctly seated. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service Brake imbalance only just within limits.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 131,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 131,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 129,594 miles

coil springs and shock casing corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 129,592 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 129,594 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 129,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 129,567 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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D47 MOP is a 1986 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1986 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,668 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 D47 MOP, 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 40 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D47 MOP is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 3 October 1986.

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