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D968 WNJ

1987 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,475 mi
Last recorded141,475 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 WNJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,475 miles

both lower swivel covers slightly perished but no play

exhaust blow front section

Pass 5 Oct 2012 139,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 137,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 137,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 135,136 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 133,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 130,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 128,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 125,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 123,128 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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D968 WNJ is a 1987 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D968 WNJ, 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 D968 WNJ registered?

D968 WNJ is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 10 February 1987.

Is D968 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D968 WNJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D968 WNJ have outstanding finance?

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