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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brakes out of balance
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
pas hose adrift
rear diff seal leaking
rear fuel hoses perrished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
pas hose adrift
rear diff seal leaking
rear fuel hoses perrished
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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DAV 140Y is a 1991 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 138,483 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 DAV 140Y, 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 35 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DAV 140Y registered?
DAV 140Y is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 5 September 1991.
Is DAV 140Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DAV 140Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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