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H478 YUV

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,365 mi
Last recorded111,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 YUV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 109,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 107,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 106,548 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 106,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 104,841 miles

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.

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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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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