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F431 UPB

1989 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

354,379 mi
Last recorded354,379 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 UPB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 354,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 354,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 337,690 miles

offside front outer sill rusty and holed

Fail 15 Mar 2008 337,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 312,723 miles

rear registration plate lamps dim

Fail 22 Mar 2007 312,723 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 283,803 miles

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.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 283,803 miles

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.

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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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?

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