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E284 HEH

1987 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,490 mi
Last recorded91,490 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE284 HEH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,490 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,219 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,809 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,686 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,412 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 55,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,012 miles

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

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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E284 HEH is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E284 HEH, 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 E284 HEH registered?

E284 HEH is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E284 HEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E284 HEH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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