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E160 HLT

1988 BMW 518

Maroon Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,537 mi
Last recorded102,537 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 HLT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 102,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central area sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired sill area (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,538 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 102,537 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sub fram mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 102,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,333 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 102,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,421 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,248 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 98,142 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,142 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 92,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 92,031 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 93,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 93,814 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 85,643 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 85,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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E160 HLT is a 1988 BMW 518 in Maroon with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E160 HLT, 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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What year was E160 HLT registered?

E160 HLT is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E160 HLT safe to buy?

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