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E147 ROP

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,214 mi
Last recorded95,214 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 ROP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 95,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,572 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,356 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,495 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,911 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,052 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,052 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 93,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E147 ROP is a 1987 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E147 ROP, 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 E147 ROP registered?

E147 ROP is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E147 ROP safe to buy?

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