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E423 AHJ

1987 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE423 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 48,110 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,908 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 47,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,792 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,007 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,464 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,478 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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E423 AHJ is a 1987 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E423 AHJ, 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

How do I check the history of E423 AHJ?

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What year was E423 AHJ registered?

E423 AHJ is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E423 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E423 AHJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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