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H447 FPM

1990 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,112 mi
Last recorded181,112 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 FPM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2007 181,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 176,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 168,842 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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H447 FPM is a 1990 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H447 FPM, 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

How do I check the history of H447 FPM?

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What year was H447 FPM registered?

H447 FPM is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H447 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H447 FPM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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