MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,898 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chip in windscreen
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear damage to rear tyre sidewalls
Rear passenger seats missing at time of test
stretched tyres fitted
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
damage to rear tyre side walls
stretched tyres fitted
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure seats and backing loose and causing seat belts not to operate probably (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock gland slight play
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear drum signs of wheel cylinder poss leaking
boot floor holed
front valance loose
rear tyres damage to side walls
stretched tyres fitted
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Diff leaking oil
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vhicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering system
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spear wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in steering system
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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E390 FAN is a 1988 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 E390 FAN, 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 E390 FAN registered?
E390 FAN is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E390 FAN safe to buy?
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