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H123 ELP

1990 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,897 mi
Last recorded152,897 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 ELP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 152,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR

Pass 10 Oct 2020 152,575 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 151,732 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 149,482 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 149,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 148,500 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 147,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 142,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 136,358 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 136,226 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2007 125,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 123,308 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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H123 ELP is a 1990 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H123 ELP, 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 H123 ELP?

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What year was H123 ELP registered?

H123 ELP is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H123 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H123 ELP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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