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H548 JLA

1990 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH548 JLA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

near side front headlamp beam image/pattern weak.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre tread shows splits.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 76,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished/cracked.

near side front headlamp beam image/pattern weak.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre tread shows splits.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 72,638 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,638 miles

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 72,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 69,170 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

near side front and rear tyre show splits

near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

near side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre shows deep splits.

rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.

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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H548 JLA is a 1990 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H548 JLA, 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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H548 JLA is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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