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WJR 456T

1979 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJR 456T
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,965 miles

bonnet corroded and holed

both outer body sills corroded but not to excess

Fail 1 Jul 2016 102,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bonnet corroded and holed

both outer body sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 4 Jul 2015 102,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,917 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2013 96,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres cracked

fuel pipes coroded but not leaking

Fail 4 May 2010 64,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres cracked.

nearsid front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 64,409 miles

all four tyres cracked.

nearsid front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2009 60,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,350 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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WJR 456T is a 1979 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJR 456T, 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 47 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJR 456T registered?

WJR 456T is a 1979 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is WJR 456T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJR 456T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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