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D431 JML

1987 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,232 mi
Last recorded210,232 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD431 JML
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 210,232 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle and inner and outer sills showing sings of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2024 210,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 210,232 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 210,232 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ arch showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 210,232 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ arch showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 210,232 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion in various places

Pass 23 Jun 2021 210,232 miles

Offside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion corrosion

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both outer subframe bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 210,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion corrosion

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

Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both outer subframe bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 210,232 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 210,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 210,232 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 210,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 tyres spitting and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 210,232 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S and N/S anti roll bar chassis mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Ferules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing and headlight mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp missing Resulting in headlights, position light and o/s indicator missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S and N/s rear axle beam mounting areas, rear of body sills (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front and O/S rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Foot well area (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 206,603 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Front reg plate in poor condition

N/S Front...Lower ball joint and drop link both have split dust covers

Pass 1 Apr 2014 201,088 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front reg plate has minor damage/deterioration

Pass 28 Mar 2013 195,943 miles

Bottom of offside front door corroded and holed

Fail 28 Mar 2013 195,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bottom of offside front door corroded and holed

Pass 2 Apr 2012 189,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 178,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 169,807 miles

offside front brake has slight bind inspection advised

Pass 3 Apr 2009 162,455 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 162,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D431 JML is a 1987 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D431 JML, 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 D431 JML registered?

D431 JML is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D431 JML safe to buy?

The MOT history for D431 JML shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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