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E810 TJA

1987 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,232 mi
Last recorded113,232 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE810 TJA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 98,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 97,214 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe unions and hose ferrules at front

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions, and hose ferrules at rear

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front brake discs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Cracks between trads of n/s/r tyre

Cracks between treads of o/s/f tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken/corroded

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre sidewalls badly cracked and cracks between treads

Fail 2 May 2012 97,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Corrosion to brake pipe unions and hose ferrules at front

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions, and hose ferrules at rear

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to front brake discs

Corrosion to front suspension components

Cracks between trads of n/s/r tyre

Cracks between treads of o/s/f tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken/corroded

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre sidewalls badly cracked and cracks between treads

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 95,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 84,000 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 84,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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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E810 TJA is a 1987 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E810 TJA, 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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E810 TJA is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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