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E25 BBS

1990 BMW 518

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

112,085 mi
Last recorded112,085 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 BBS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 112,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 133,533 miles

Front Play in both air suspension struts

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 132,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 132,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 132,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,084 miles

4 x tyres deteriorated/cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,462 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 131,439 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 112,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 130,008 miles

n/s/f outer sill holed

repairs & underseal to both rear axle fixing areas

Fail 31 Mar 2017 112,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 129,791 miles

heavy rust and under seal on all brake and fuel pipes

heavy rust, under seal and repairs to rear under and outer sill areas

slight wear in rear axle carrier bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,215 miles

cracking to nearside and offside front strut top rubber mounts

heavy rust and underseal on all brake pipes

heavy rust nearside front outersill area

very heavy rust and repairs to nearside rear outer and undersill area

very heavy rusting to all fuel lines

Fail 17 Mar 2015 126,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cracking to nearside and offside front strut top rubber mounts

heavy rust and underseal on all brake pipes

heavy rust nearside front outersill area

rusting to both front brake discs

very heavy rust and repairs to nearside rear outer and undersill area

very heavy rusting to all fuel lines

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,174 miles

repairs to both rear undersill areas at axle fixing points

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,269 miles

cracking to nearside and offside front strut top rubber mounts

rust on both rear brake pipes

rusting to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

underseal and grease on all brake pipes

wear in nearside and offside rear axle carrier bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2013 115,268 miles

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

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

cracking to nearside and offside front strut top rubber mounts

rust on both rear brake pipes

rusting to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

underseal and grease on all brake pipes

wear in nearside and offside rear axle carrier bushes

Pass 16 May 2012 112,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 112,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,994 miles

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

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

heavy rust and underseal on all brake pipes

rust and repairs to rear outer and undersill areas

slight wear in rear axle carrier bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,853 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underseal on all brake pipes

wear in rear axle carrier bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2011 101,852 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underseal on all brake pipes

wear in rear axle carrier bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2010 112,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre has side wall crackes

Pass 17 Feb 2010 112,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s front tyre has side wall crackes

Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,863 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rust on offside rear mainthrough brake pipe

wear in rear axle carrier bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2010 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rust on offside rear mainthrough brake pipe

wear in rear axle carrier bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,986 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 89,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 112,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o s f tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 112,084 miles

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)

o s f tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 81,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

throttle sticking

Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 112,084 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 72,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 112,084 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E25 BBS is a 1990 BMW 518 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,436 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 E25 BBS, 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 36 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E25 BBS is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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