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E963 KDF

1987 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW 518118,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE963 KDF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,218 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 134,153 miles

adnise surface corrosion of underside and sills of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2010 133,965 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

gearbox/exhaust support bracket corroded to excess

offside outer cv boot perished but still complete

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked 195/70/14

Fail 30 Aug 2010 133,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

gearbox/exhaust support bracket corroded to excess

offside outer cv boot perished but still complete

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked 195/70/14

Pass 13 Jun 2009 131,217 miles

offside outer drive shaft gaiter perished advise

slight crack o/s door mirror glass

Pass 13 Jun 2008 128,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 122,285 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 122,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 119,294 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 119,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E963 KDF is a 1987 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E963 KDF, 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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What year was E963 KDF registered?

E963 KDF is a 1987 BMW 518, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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