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MKW 707W

1980 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,664 mi
Last recorded135,664 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 707W
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 135,664 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 135,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 135,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 135,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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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MKW 707W is a 1980 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKW 707W, 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 46 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 MKW 707W registered?

MKW 707W is a 1980 BMW 518, first registered on 19 November 1980.

Is MKW 707W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 707W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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