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G723 YNC

1990 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,040 mi
Last recorded164,040 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG723 YNC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 164,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/side mirror glas slightly deterioated

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 163,999 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/side mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2008 156,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 156,778 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 151,759 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 151,759 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 140,110 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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G723 YNC is a 1990 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G723 YNC, 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

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What year was G723 YNC registered?

G723 YNC is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 26 June 1990.

Is G723 YNC safe to buy?

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