MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPY 1Y is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1987 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 118,725 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 VPY 1Y, 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 39 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VPY 1Y registered?
VPY 1Y is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 23 April 1987.
Is VPY 1Y safe to buy?
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