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E843 AUF

1987 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,875 mi
Last recorded221,875 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE843 AUF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 221,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 221,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 216,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 216,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 210,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 204,202 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 204,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 197,342 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 197,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 189,676 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 189,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 184,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 179,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 179,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 172,624 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 167,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 168,372 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 161,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 161,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 155,084 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 149,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 147,425 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 147,333 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside and offside rear outer sill panels have surface corrosion

offside rear suspension bush slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2007 147,022 miles

slight surface corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2006 146,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

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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E843 AUF is a 1987 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E843 AUF, 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 E843 AUF registered?

E843 AUF is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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