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H561 FPM

1990 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,283 mi
Last recorded195,283 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH561 FPM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 195,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 194,280 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil from rear diff

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 188,613 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 188,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 182,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 174,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 165,687 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 165,681 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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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H561 FPM is a 1990 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H561 FPM, 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 H561 FPM registered?

H561 FPM is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H561 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H561 FPM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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