MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion noted around rear subframe floor mounts
Front sills damaged
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion noted around rear subframe floor mounts
Front sills damaged
Oil leak
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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E443 BTO is a 1988 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E443 BTO, 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 E443 BTO registered?
E443 BTO is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 7 January 1988.
Is E443 BTO safe to buy?
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