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H128 RWR

1990 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,710 mi
Last recorded207,710 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH128 RWR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 207,710 miles

all four tyres starting to perish and some edges wearing

oil leaks

rear exhaust pipe damaged

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2011 196,898 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 196,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 191,136 miles

N/S track rod end gaiter split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 185,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 181,708 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBER IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT OF FIRST EXHAUST SILENCER

Fail 3 Jul 2008 181,707 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING RUBBER IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT OF FIRST EXHAUST SILENCER

Pass 29 Jun 2007 174,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 167,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H128 RWR is a 1990 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H128 RWR, 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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What year was H128 RWR registered?

H128 RWR is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H128 RWR safe to buy?

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