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D844 DLT

1987 BMW 518

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,513 mi
Last recorded29,513 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD844 DLT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 29,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 29,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 28,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,858 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,280 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,407 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 24,499 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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D844 DLT is a 1987 BMW 518 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D844 DLT, 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 D844 DLT registered?

D844 DLT is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 6 July 1987.

Is D844 DLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D844 DLT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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