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H486 WEC

1990 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH486 WEC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 136,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp aims on top limits

both rear shockers heavily corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear brake flexy top ferrule heavily corroded

o/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 133,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s rear brake pipe heavily corroded

o/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

o/s rear wheel arch heavily corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering idler arms

slight scratch in windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2008 133,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s rear brake pipe heavily corroded

o/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

o/s rear wheel arch heavily corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering idler arms

slight scratch in windscreen

steel wheel fitted to n/s rear same size tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2007 128,752 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

Pass 27 Apr 2006 123,199 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 123,196 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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H486 WEC is a 1990 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H486 WEC, 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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What year was H486 WEC registered?

H486 WEC is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H486 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H486 WEC shows 6 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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