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E859 SHB

1988 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,996 mi
Last recorded122,996 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 SHB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2007 122,996 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2006 117,962 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 117,962 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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E859 SHB is a 1988 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E859 SHB, 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

How do I check the history of E859 SHB?

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What year was E859 SHB registered?

E859 SHB is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E859 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E859 SHB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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