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E670 GEG

1987 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,068 mi
Last recorded142,068 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE670 GEG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 142,068 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 142,062 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on jacking points

wheel rim damage

Oil leak

chips in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2005 140,463 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 140,461 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak . corrosion on brake pipes . roll bar link boots split .

slight low effort on nearside rear brakes

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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E670 GEG is a 1987 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E670 GEG, 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 E670 GEG registered?

E670 GEG is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E670 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E670 GEG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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