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H183 VVF

1991 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,036 mi
Last recorded138,036 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 VVF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 138,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 137,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 136,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 136,298 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 134,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 134,524 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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H183 VVF is a 1991 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 138,483 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 H183 VVF, 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 35 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H183 VVF registered?

H183 VVF is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H183 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H183 VVF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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