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D776 VVK

1987 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,156 mi
Last recorded151,156 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD776 VVK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 151,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to both sills

Slight corrosion to osf inner wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 147,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 143,070 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres cracking

clutch slave cylinder hose ferrule corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake hose slightly chafed and ferrule slightly corroded

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 142,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking

clutch slave cylinder hose ferrule corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake hose slightly chafed and ferrule slightly corroded

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 138,982 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2013 138,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hose to clutch slave cylinder has a corroded ferrule

rear bumper not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 129,449 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 129,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 122,652 miles

both front brake discs have heavy pitting to inner face

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

offside front strut has corrosion to spring cup

Fail 28 Oct 2010 122,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs have heavy pitting to inner face

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

offside front strut has corrosion to spring cup

slight chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2009 118,725 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 118,725 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 116,147 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 113,543 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 113,543 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 109,887 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D776 VVK is a 1987 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D776 VVK, 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.

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D776 VVK is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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