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D810 GYE

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,357 mi
Last recorded136,357 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD810 GYE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 136,357 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 136,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 134,913 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL TYPE PAINT,,,, UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT PIPES ADVICE FURTHER ATTENTION

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HAS A TEMP REPAIR

Fail 29 May 2012 134,911 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL TYPE PAINT,,,, UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT PIPES ADVICE FURTHER ATTENTION

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HAS A TEMP REPAIR

Fail 8 May 2012 134,906 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

cut in o/s rear tyre tread advise attention

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2011 131,383 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 131,361 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 127,615 miles

slight play noted at steering wheel s/box fitted

slight sticking at brake pedal/master cylinder

Fail 23 Apr 2010 127,615 miles

slight play noted at steering wheel s/box fitted

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight sticking at brake pedal/master cylinder

Pass 12 Feb 2009 124,204 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 122,489 miles

corroding on nearside lower seal at rear

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2007 120,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 120,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 118,578 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 118,578 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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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D810 GYE is a 1987 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 D810 GYE, 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 D810 GYE registered?

D810 GYE is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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