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D690 XFR

1987 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,975 mi
Last recorded193,975 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 XFR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 193,975 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 193,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 185,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 179,521 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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D690 XFR is a 1987 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D690 XFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D690 XFR registered?

D690 XFR is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D690 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D690 XFR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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