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E617 JTC

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,108 mi
Last recorded124,108 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 JTC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 124,108 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2008 124,108 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 123,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 123,984 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 123,620 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 123,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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E617 JTC is a 1987 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E617 JTC, 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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What year was E617 JTC registered?

E617 JTC is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E617 JTC safe to buy?

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