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G385 ALY

1990 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,269 mi
Last recorded203,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2005
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 ALY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2005 203,269 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 203,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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G385 ALY is a 1990 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G385 ALY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G385 ALY?

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What year was G385 ALY registered?

G385 ALY is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G385 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G385 ALY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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