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OGC 518Y

1983 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,750 mi
Last recorded119,750 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGC 518Y
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 119,750 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 119,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 119,750 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 119,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 119,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front damper bump stops on poor condition

front suspension top mounts creaking/noisey

slight play in steering box arm assembly

Fail 6 Aug 2009 119,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front damper bump stops on poor condition

front suspension top mounts creaking/noisey

slight play in steering box arm assembly

Pass 29 Nov 2007 117,246 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 117,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 116,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine revs high

Pass 28 Jun 2006 114,459 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

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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OGC 518Y is a 1983 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 93,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGC 518Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGC 518Y registered?

OGC 518Y is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 18 March 1983.

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