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D620 YAU

1986 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD620 YAU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,986 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,300 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 99,069 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,311 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 93,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,287 miles

rrear axle brake pipes rusty

slight play o/s drop arm

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,340 miles

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2006 79,989 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,989 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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D620 YAU is a 1986 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D620 YAU, 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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What year was D620 YAU registered?

D620 YAU is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 19 August 1986.

Is D620 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D620 YAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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