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E589 UWA

1987 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

202,046 mi
Last recorded202,046 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE589 UWA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 202,046 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat back slightly loose

Pass 11 Aug 2006 196,342 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/wear

both front foglamps broken

both front tyre treads inner edges wearing low

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

handbrake cables outer casings rusty and starting to split

nearside front dipped beam headlamp glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front lower ball joint rubber cover boot split

nearside inner sill starting to rust

offside front chassis starting to rust

offside front mainbeam headlamp glass chipped

outer sills rusty and repaired

rear axle bushes starting to split/wear

rear inner wings/top suspension mountings starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2006 196,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs starting to rust/wear

both front foglamps broken

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

handbrake cables outer casings rusty and starting to split

nearside front dipped beam headlamp glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front lower ball joint rubber cover boot split

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

nearside inner sill starting to rust

offside front chassis starting to rust

offside front main beam headlamp glass chipped

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

outer sills rusty and repaired

rear axle bushes starting to split/wear

rear inner wings/top suspension mountings starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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E589 UWA is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E589 UWA, 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

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What year was E589 UWA registered?

E589 UWA is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E589 UWA safe to buy?

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