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MXI 907

1988 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,527 mi
Last recorded24,527 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 907
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 24,527 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 24,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 24,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 24,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 23,773 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 23,432 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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MXI 907 is a 1988 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,570 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 MXI 907, 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 38 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 MXI 907?

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What year was MXI 907 registered?

MXI 907 is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is MXI 907 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXI 907 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MXI 907 have outstanding finance?

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