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G859 PAO

1990 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,742 mi
Last recorded155,742 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 PAO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 155,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 151,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brske discs slightly pitted

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 151,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brske discs slightly pitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 128,624 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Aug 2008 128,592 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 113,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 113,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 113,286 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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G859 PAO is a 1990 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G859 PAO, 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 G859 PAO registered?

G859 PAO is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G859 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G859 PAO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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