MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine smokey
front brake pads getting low
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine smokey
front brake pads getting low
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
clutch pedal goes to the floor (sometimes]
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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E596 HLC is a 1987 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 E596 HLC, 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.
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E596 HLC is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 30 November 1987.
Is E596 HLC safe to buy?
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