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E619 BNM

1988 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE619 BNM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 121,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 121,098 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 117,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 117,999 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 117,481 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,238 miles

rear ehaust corrosion apparant

Fail 13 Mar 2012 115,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear ehaust corrosion apparant

Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,809 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 111,809 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 106,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 106,877 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 103,236 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 103,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 100,109 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 100,109 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,904 miles

Both rear axle bushes weak x2.

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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E619 BNM is a 1988 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E619 BNM, 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 E619 BNM registered?

E619 BNM is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 16 January 1988.

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