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1986 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · D720 XUY

D720 XUY

1986 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1986. Recorded mileage 81,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
1766cc

D720 XUY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
  • 81,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D720 XUY Mileage History

  1. 23/09/202275,133 mi
  2. 05/02/202478,946 mi+3,813 mi
  3. 19/04/202479,025 mi+79 mi
  4. 14/04/202581,724 mi+2,699 mi
  5. 29/04/202581,728 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 2,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D720 XUY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW 518 (D720 XUY) between September 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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