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H342 DMX

1990 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 DMX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear axle bushes poor condition

both rear axle links poor condition

front to rear fuel pipes corroded and very poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Fail 20 May 2014 147,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear axle bushes poor condition

both rear axle links poor condition

front to rear fuel pipes corroded and very poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 144,607 miles

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen starting to de-laminate

Fail 21 May 2013 144,607 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen starting to de-laminate

Pass 19 Apr 2012 142,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 142,862 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 141,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 141,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 139,501 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 139,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H342 DMX is a 1990 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H342 DMX, 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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H342 DMX is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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