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E584 UCY

1988 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,079 mi
Last recorded123,079 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE584 UCY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 123,079 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 121,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 120,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 120,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 118,462 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 12 May 2015 114,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 111,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 111,697 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 111,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 110,785 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 110,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 110,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 109,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,089 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 107,680 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 107,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 99,238 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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E584 UCY is a 1988 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E584 UCY, 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

How do I check the history of E584 UCY?

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What year was E584 UCY registered?

E584 UCY is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E584 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E584 UCY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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