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H544 SYA

1990 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH544 SYA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 135,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

slight front brake judder

Fail 23 Mar 2012 135,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

slight front brake judder

Pass 30 Mar 2011 133,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate damaged

fuel pipes at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops perished

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 128,506 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 128,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 125,021 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 121,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 119,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H544 SYA is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H544 SYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H544 SYA?

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What year was H544 SYA registered?

H544 SYA is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H544 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H544 SYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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