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H474 ECK

1991 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 118140,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH474 ECK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,409 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 107,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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H474 ECK is a 1991 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 140,858 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H474 ECK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H474 ECK registered?

H474 ECK is a 1991 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H474 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H474 ECK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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