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H559 KPC

1991 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH559 KPC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,421 miles

deterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,798 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 55,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion exhaust system.

susp.and axle components deteriorated,but not resulting inexcessive movement.

wear steering components.

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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H559 KPC is a 1991 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H559 KPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H559 KPC registered?

H559 KPC is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 4 June 1991.

Is H559 KPC safe to buy?

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