MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,995 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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H388 VRR is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H388 VRR, 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 H388 VRR registered?
H388 VRR is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H388 VRR safe to buy?
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