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YEL 522S

2017 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292,339 mi
Last recorded292,339 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 522S
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 292,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 292,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YEL 522S is a 2017 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 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 YEL 522S, 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 9 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEL 522S?

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What year was YEL 522S registered?

YEL 522S is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 20 September 2017.

Is YEL 522S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 522S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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