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HD57 EPA

2008 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,761 mi
Last recorded168,761 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 EPA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 168,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 168,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 163,088 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH VERY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 156,011 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 156,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,404 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,102 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 130,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 68,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 51,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 41,212 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,998 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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HD57 EPA is a 2008 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HD57 EPA, 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 18 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HD57 EPA registered?

HD57 EPA is a 2008 BMW 518, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is HD57 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD57 EPA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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