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D392 MHB

1987 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,833 mi
Last recorded123,833 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD392 MHB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,833 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 123,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 123,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion nearside front inner arch

corrosion offside front floor

corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2020 123,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2020 123,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering idler worn

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering belt worn

Rear floor rusted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,304 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded however not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished boot (2.4.G.4e)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowering kit fitted (coil overs (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded however not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished boot (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowering kit fitted (coil overs (2.4.A.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,641 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,573 miles

ADVISE near side rear cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 95,573 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE near side rear cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r outer c.v. boot split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear outer c.v boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,099 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,503 miles

n/s hand brake slightly binding n/s hand brake cable outer casing split

Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s hand brake slightly binding n/s hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,373 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s hand brake cable slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,366 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s hand brake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,591 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,132 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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D392 MHB is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D392 MHB, 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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D392 MHB is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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