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D518 UCD

1986 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,318 mi
Last recorded124,318 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 UCD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 124,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 121,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 116,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 111,419 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 111,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D518 UCD is a 1986 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D518 UCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D518 UCD?

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What year was D518 UCD registered?

D518 UCD is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D518 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 UCD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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