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E162 HAN

1988 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,674 mi
Last recorded114,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 HAN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 114,674 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 114,673 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play at steering idler & box †damage to nsf wing & door †oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2006 98,486 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 98,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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E162 HAN is a 1988 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E162 HAN, 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 E162 HAN registered?

E162 HAN is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E162 HAN safe to buy?

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