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E367 KDX

1988 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,018 mi
Last recorded141,018 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE367 KDX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 141,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (forms part of shock absorber casing) corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, both 'front to rears' and both rears, all have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust slightly loose

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear outer arch corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 140,999 miles

Nearside Rear end of outer sill repaired and sealed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Feb 2018 140,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 140,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 140,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,876 miles

offside outer sill corroded

offside park brake effort slightly low

Fail 19 Feb 2016 139,876 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

offside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 138,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,552 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 136,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor around jacking point corroded

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Mar 2013 134,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor around jacking point corroded

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,472 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 128,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 122,511 miles

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)

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

both wipers slightly detiorated

Fail 11 Feb 2008 117,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,356 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 113,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 113,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 110,815 miles

oil spray steel brake pipes above rear axil

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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E367 KDX is a 1988 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E367 KDX, 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 E367 KDX registered?

E367 KDX is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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