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G897 ERU

1990 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 ERU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 126,164 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 125,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

front brake discs thin + pads quite thin

fuel pipes at rear corroding

knocking from steering column

long handbrake travel

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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G897 ERU is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G897 ERU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G897 ERU?

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What year was G897 ERU registered?

G897 ERU is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G897 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G897 ERU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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