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G513 VYH

1990 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,651 mi
Last recorded166,651 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG513 VYH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 166,651 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 159,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 152,688 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 152,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear 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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G513 VYH is a 1990 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G513 VYH, 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 G513 VYH?

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What year was G513 VYH registered?

G513 VYH is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 23 April 1990.

Is G513 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G513 VYH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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