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E102 JLL

1988 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,512 mi
Last recorded111,512 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 JLL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,513 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 111,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,512 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 111,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,794 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 95,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,515 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 75,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,560 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,660 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,887 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

offside front&rear tyres perished(200/60/r390)

repairs been made to offside sill

Fail 6 Jul 2007 68,887 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

offside front&rear tyres perished(200/60/r390)

repairs been made to offside sill

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,027 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offisde outer sill,welding repairs been made

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

offside rear tyre perished in tread

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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E102 JLL is a 1988 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,570 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 E102 JLL, 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 38 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 E102 JLL registered?

E102 JLL is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E102 JLL safe to buy?

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