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H573 XUB

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,975 mi
Last recorded237,975 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH573 XUB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 237,975 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

offside front and offside rear door trims missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 226,883 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 226,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 212,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 196,153 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 195,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front brake pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2006 181,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 167,630 miles

oil leak

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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H573 XUB is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H573 XUB, 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 H573 XUB registered?

H573 XUB is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H573 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H573 XUB 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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