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D391 TGN

1987 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 TGN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 99,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,707 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable casing worn

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

slight exhaust blows

Pass 5 Dec 2020 92,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 92,364 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear and o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 88,406 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear and o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,998 miles

Nearside Front headlight loose, aim still acceptable

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings heavily corroded around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front headlight loose, aim still acceptable

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 80,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,679 miles

n/s outer sill corroded in places.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 75,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill corroded and o/s/f outer sill corroded surfaces

Pass 22 May 2013 72,631 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly low on outer tread

Fail 22 May 2013 72,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly low on outer tread

Pass 14 May 2012 70,262 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhasut slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhasut slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 67,602 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2011 67,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 65,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 63,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,901 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer slight leak sna loose need attention.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 47,307 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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D391 TGN is a 1987 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1987 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 118,725 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 D391 TGN, 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 39 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D391 TGN registered?

D391 TGN is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D391 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D391 TGN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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