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E207 TVU

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,786 mi
Last recorded145,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 TVU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 145,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,973 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 125,195 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

car has been lowerd

Pass 25 May 2023 116,903 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 116,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 107,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 102,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 101,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake slightly lower on brake test reading than o/s

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,142 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,672 miles

battery tray corroding

fog light switch tempremental

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1957014 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

battery tray corroding

fog light switch tempremental

Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 98,133 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 98,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 87,662 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 87,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,010 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 73,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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E207 TVU is a 1987 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E207 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E207 TVU registered?

E207 TVU is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E207 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E207 TVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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