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E860 YWL

1988 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,733 mi
Last recorded187,733 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE860 YWL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2005 187,733 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 187,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front floors and o/s sill corroded

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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E860 YWL is a 1988 BMW 518 in Red 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 E860 YWL, 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 E860 YWL registered?

E860 YWL is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E860 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E860 YWL shows 2 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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