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E269 HAP

1988 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,561 mi
Last recorded159,561 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 HAP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2023 159,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 159,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 159,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 158,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 157,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 157,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 155,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 154,728 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 22 Feb 2014 152,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE & GEAR BOX

Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,538 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 29 Feb 2012 142,057 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX AND ENGINE

Pass 26 Feb 2011 132,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 125,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 124,995 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 124,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 124,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 123,276 miles

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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E269 HAP is a 1988 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E269 HAP, 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

How do I check the history of E269 HAP?

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What year was E269 HAP registered?

E269 HAP is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E269 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E269 HAP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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