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G870 EPR

1990 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 EPR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs are lipped

front numberplate damaged

nearside front shock absorber has very little resistance

Fail 28 Oct 2015 92,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs are lipped

front numberplate damaged

nearside front shock absorber has very little resistance

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear indicator lense damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,059 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 75,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,926 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,913 miles

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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G870 EPR is a 1990 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,436 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 G870 EPR, 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 36 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G870 EPR registered?

G870 EPR is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G870 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G870 EPR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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