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D720 XUY

1986 BMW 518

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,628 mi
Last recorded84,628 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 XUY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,628 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 84,627 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 81,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non standard exhaust fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 78,946 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch area onto floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch area onto floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non standard exhaust fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,133 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 75,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 67,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 65,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbents has slightly corrosion casing ,both side

Front brake hose corrode at union

Nearside Front obligatory mirror slightly damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbents has slightly corrosion casing ,both side

Rear brake hose corrode at union

Rear brake pipe slightly corrode (both side )

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,108 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 65,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 65,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,073 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 65,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,952 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

adjusted both headlights

n/s mirror

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,410 miles

n/s mirror

front number plate

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,348 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,341 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Small split in n/s wiper rubber.Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. Inner edges of both front discs rusty. N/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,910 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 57,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,078 miles

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

front no plate loose

o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,508 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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D720 XUY is a 1986 BMW 518 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D720 XUY, 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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D720 XUY is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 26 August 1986.

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