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E268 WKP

1988 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,059 mi
Last recorded137,059 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE268 WKP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2025 137,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 137,060 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 137,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 137,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 137,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 137,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 135,785 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 135,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 133,552 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 133,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,615 miles

both front tyres slight perishing to inner and outer walls

both rear tyres slight perishing to outer walls

Fail 15 Sep 2014 132,615 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres slight perishing to inner and outer walls

both rear tyres slight perishing to outer walls

Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 131,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 129,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 127,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 127,499 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,170 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 9 Jul 2008 119,370 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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E268 WKP is a 1988 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 E268 WKP, 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 E268 WKP registered?

E268 WKP is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E268 WKP safe to buy?

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