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D943 MOH

1986 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

182,473 mi
Last recorded182,473 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD943 MOH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 182,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside are bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around nearside front top shocker mount

corrosion in nearside and offside front arches

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside and offside front floors, inner and outer sills corroded - not within a prescribed area

signs of corrosion around nearside and offside rear subframe mounting points

steering and suspension components are corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 182,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside are bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around nearside front top shocker mount

corrosion in nearside and offside front arches

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside and offside front floors, inner and outer sills corroded - not within a prescribed area

signs of corrosion around nearside and offside rear subframe mounting points

steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 180,436 miles

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

Front advise n/s and o/s front floors and inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing around shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 178,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor and sill

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 178,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor and sill

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 176,361 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump/filter mount is corroded and broken

Fail 17 Oct 2022 176,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump/filter mount is corroded and broken

Pass 27 Oct 2021 174,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 174,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing pin missing from castelated nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured u bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 173,795 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 173,579 miles

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 16 Oct 2019 173,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 24 Oct 2017 173,290 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 173,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 172,487 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point on sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 172,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point on sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 171,666 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 171,666 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 170,234 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 170,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 166,312 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 166,312 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 164,577 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 164,577 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 163,001 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noise

Pass 21 Aug 2010 160,919 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 160,919 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 154,715 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 151,629 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 151,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 148,760 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 148,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 141,346 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 141,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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D943 MOH is a 1986 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 D943 MOH, 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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D943 MOH is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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