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H384 ECK

1990 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,785 mi
Last recorded138,785 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH384 ECK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 138,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated...fuel and brake pipes corroded...play in frt hubs and steering mech..

Pass 19 Jun 2012 136,776 miles

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow..n/s/outer sill deteriorating/brake pad warning light on..

Pass 17 Jun 2011 135,035 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 135,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 133,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 130,538 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 130,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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H384 ECK is a 1990 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H384 ECK, 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

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What year was H384 ECK registered?

H384 ECK is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H384 ECK safe to buy?

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