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D576 NSJ

1987 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD576 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,241 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,049 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 107,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 106,869 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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D576 NSJ is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 D576 NSJ, 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 D576 NSJ registered?

D576 NSJ is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D576 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D576 NSJ shows 11 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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