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H447 HBL

1990 BMW 318

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,007 mi
Last recorded149,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 31886,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 HBL
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 149,007 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 149,007 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 149,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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H447 HBL is a 1990 BMW 318 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 86,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H447 HBL registered?

H447 HBL is a 1990 BMW 318, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is H447 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H447 HBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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