MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All discs scored / pitted or worn but not weakened.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All discs scored / pitted or worn but not weakened.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of car under sealed preventing full check of vehicle
Black tape on dash, possibly covering warning light?
Both inner front wings and shocker towers have spots of corrosion! not yet bad enough to fail the mot
Brake backing plates are corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All of them are corroded and should be monitored. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Floors have areas of corrosion! not yet bad enough to fail the mot.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlight is slightly duller and held in with cardboard?
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering and suspension components are corroded.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Black tape on dash, possibly covering warning light?
Both inner front wings and shocker towers have spots of corrosion! not yet bad enough to fail the mot
Brake backing plates are corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All of them are corroded and should be monitored. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Floors have areas of corrosion! not yet bad enough to fail the mot.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside headlight is slightly duller and held in with cardboard?
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering and suspension components are corroded.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Floors are heavily corroded in places
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front cross member/subframe corroded
Inner wings and shocker towers are corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake backing plates are corroded
Sill's are corroded and have been welded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both off side and near side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both off side and near side (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear drive shaft boots have clips missing but not insecure
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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H461 CNF is a 1990 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 H461 CNF, 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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H461 CNF is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 17 August 1990.
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