MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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