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H127 DBP

1990 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

178,670 mi
Last recorded178,670 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 DBP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 178,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

diff leak

engine oil leak

front brake discs scord

fuel pipes and brak pipes corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre on wear bars

some play in centre drag link

steering box very noisy

steering colume bad clonk

two headlights cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 174,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid low

corrosion offside front inner and outer sill

engine oil leak

front brake reaction bushes weak

fuel pipes corroded

jacking points corroded

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside inner and outer headlight cracked

rear exhaust shield loose

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight leak offside front suspention leg leak

steering colume clonk poss steering box

stone chip windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2012 174,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid low

corrosion offside front inner and outer sill

engine oil leak

front brake reaction bushes weak

fuel pipes corroded

jacking points corroded

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside inner and outer headlight cracked

rear exhaust shield loose

slight leak offside front suspention leg leak

steering colume clonk poss steering box

stone chip windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2011 170,381 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 170,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 165,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 165,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 159,483 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 154,613 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 154,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 147,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 147,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 133,297 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 133,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 122,070 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H127 DBP is a 1990 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H127 DBP, 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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H127 DBP is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 20 December 1990.

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