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KON 686W

1986 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,126 mi
Last recorded128,126 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 BMW 518121,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKON 686W
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,126 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 128,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 128,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 128,046 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 128,036 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 127,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 127,650 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2006 127,355 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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KON 686W is a 1986 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KON 686W, 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 KON 686W registered?

KON 686W is a 1986 BMW 518, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is KON 686W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KON 686W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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