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E136 XNA

1988 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,246 mi
Last recorded172,246 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 XNA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 172,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 172,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 172,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 169,676 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 169,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 167,319 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 167,319 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking feed pipe plastic connection. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose slightly daamged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 167,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor corroded

Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 163,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 161,657 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease making it difficult to inspect

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 161,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre as marked (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes covered with grease making it difficult to inspect

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 158,653 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 158,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 155,058 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 154,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 150,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Nov 2013 147,487 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 147,487 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 143,919 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 143,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 143,888 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 143,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 143,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 143,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 143,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 143,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 142,467 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 142,458 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E136 XNA is a 1988 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E136 XNA, 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.

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E136 XNA is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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