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D997 EBJ

1986 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,032 mi
Last recorded132,032 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 132,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipe's Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 132,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipe's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear exhaust tip slightly loose but not likely to come off

Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,034 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Fuel Pipes ()

Pass 10 May 2018 132,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,863 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 119,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 110,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper attention in near future

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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D997 EBJ is a 1986 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D997 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D997 EBJ registered?

D997 EBJ is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D997 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D997 EBJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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