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H536 WMY

1990 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

260,836 mi
Last recorded260,836 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 WMY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 260,836 miles

fuel pipes

n/s wiper

Fail 18 May 2010 260,836 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes

n/s wiper

Pass 2 Jun 2009 256,559 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 256,543 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nails in near side rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 252,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 249,784 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs cor

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight movement in steering joints

underside of vehicle cor

Pass 28 Jun 2006 243,941 miles

body damage to offside front door

both rear anti-roll bar bushes starting to crack

front exhaust pipt has emergency bandage fitted in two places but not blowing at time of test

fuel pipes starting to corrode

nearside front fog lamp showing signs of corrotion inside

nearside rear outer door handle sticking in operation

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight play in nearside steering control link arm bush

Fail 26 Jun 2006 243,941 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

body damage to offside front door

both rear anti-roll bar bushes starting to crack

front exhaust pipe has emergency bandage fitted in two places but not blowing at time of test

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front fog lamp showing signs of corrotion inside

nearside rear outer door handle sticking in operation

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight play in nearside steering rack control link arm bush

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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H536 WMY is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H536 WMY, 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 H536 WMY registered?

H536 WMY is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H536 WMY safe to buy?

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