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H105 CPP

1990 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH105 CPP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,872 miles

Brake hose ferrels are slightly corroded.

Metal fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Rear differential has slight leak of oil.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 103,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes rusty at rear

hazard tell tale indicates only n/s working,operation of actual lamps ok

headlamp main beam requires allignment

surface corrosion o/s/f flexi hose ferrules

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe near join with o/s/r brake hose

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s/r flexi hose ferrules

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,063 miles

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

both rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 97,923 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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H105 CPP is a 1990 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H105 CPP, 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.

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H105 CPP is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is H105 CPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H105 CPP shows 6 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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