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MKS 480R

1976 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,070 mi
Last recorded47,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKS 480R
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,070 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 47,064 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 6 Sep 2007 45,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 44,302 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MKS 480R is a 1976 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MKS 480R, 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 50 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 MKS 480R registered?

MKS 480R is a 1976 BMW 518, first registered on 25 August 1976.

Is MKS 480R safe to buy?

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