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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight binding n/s rear brake.corrosion hole o/s front door sill.vehicle underside/compononts corroded.numberplate lamps +n/s rear indicater lamp dim
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight binding n/s rear brake.corrosion hole o/s front door sill.vehicle underside/compononts corroded.numberplate lamps +n/s rear indicater lamp dim
offside front outer sill rusty and holed
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front outer sill rusty and holed
rear registration plate lamps dim
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
registration plate lamps dim-o/s outer sill corroded-rear brake pipes corroding-n/s/f chassis corroding.
registration plate lamps dim-o/s outer sill corroded-rear brake pipes corroding-n/s/f chassis corroding.
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F431 UPB is a 1989 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F431 UPB, 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 37 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F431 UPB registered?
F431 UPB is a 1989 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F431 UPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F431 UPB shows 8 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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