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F599 RLD

1989 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,314 mi
Last recorded106,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 RLD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,314 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 106,314 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front wishbone inner bushes splitting// drivers seat insecure// front brake hoses splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,494 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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F599 RLD is a 1989 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F599 RLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F599 RLD registered?

F599 RLD is a 1989 BMW 118, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F599 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F599 RLD 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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