MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
n/s non obligatory mirror cracked
radiator deteriorated
speedo inop
various brake pipes covered in grease
various parts of body slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
n/s non obligatory mirror cracked
radiator deteriorated
speedo inop
various brake pipes covered in grease
various parts of body slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
vehicle has undergone major welding repairs
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has undergone major welding repairs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake pad/fluid light on
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A643 ERS is a 1983 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 93,552 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 A643 ERS, 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 43 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A643 ERS registered?
A643 ERS is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 8 September 1983.
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