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E764 VET

1988 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,541 mi
Last recorded167,541 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE764 VET
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2005 167,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 167,539 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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E764 VET is a 1988 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E764 VET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E764 VET registered?

E764 VET is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E764 VET safe to buy?

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