MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,153 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted / unable to carry out thorough inspection
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted / unable to carry out thorough inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
outer sill covers fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted so unable to carry out thorough inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
sill covers fitted
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Lower side plactice covers fitted
Offside Front door advises handle loose
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Lower side plactice covers fitted
Offside Front door advises handle loose
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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R105 RPR is a 1998 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1998 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 131,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R105 RPR, 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 28 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R105 RPR is a 1998 BMW 518, first registered on 12 February 1998.
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