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WVJ 710T

1979 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,583 mi
Last recorded182,583 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 710T
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 182,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 181,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 180,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 180,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 180,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 180,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 179,294 miles

both outter sills at the rear are becoming coroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 179,001 miles

main beam / dip beam switch worn advize new switch

Fail 29 Sep 2008 178,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

main beam / dip beam switch worn advize new switch

Pass 22 Jun 2007 178,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 177,717 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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WVJ 710T is a 1979 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WVJ 710T, 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 WVJ 710T registered?

WVJ 710T is a 1979 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is WVJ 710T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVJ 710T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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