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E390 FAN

1988 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,898 mi
Last recorded146,898 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE390 FAN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 146,898 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2024 146,325 miles

Rear damage to rear tyre sidewalls

Rear passenger seats missing at time of test

stretched tyres fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 146,319 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

damage to rear tyre side walls

stretched tyres fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2022 146,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 146,147 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,984 miles

Slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Jul 2018 143,834 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2012 152,514 miles

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

Slight play in steering system

Pass 10 Sep 2007 149,387 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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for E390 FAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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