MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres perished
nearside rear brake slightly lagging
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres perishing
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front registration plate deteriorating
front tyres perishing
smell of petrol but unable to find any leak-adv ise further investigation
Front registration plate starting to deteriorate
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both nearside and offside wiper blades starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre starting to crack and has run flat / kerb damage to sidewall.
offside front tyre sidewall has deep cracks ADVISE REPLACED
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate starting to deteriorate.
fuel pipes corroded
rear of nearside outer sill damaged.
smell of fuel under bonnet, but no leaks found at time of test.
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H478 YUV is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 138,483 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 H478 YUV, 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 35 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H478 YUV registered?
H478 YUV is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 25 March 1991.
Is H478 YUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for H478 YUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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