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H574 XFL

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,298 mi
Last recorded175,298 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH574 XFL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 175,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt not tested

fuel pipes located at rear of vehicle corroded but no leaks

n/s front tyre slight scuffing on outer edge

n/s suspension arm ball joint gator split

o/s front inner wing has excessive corrosion to an area outside the perscribed area

o/s front suspension arm ball joint gator split

steering box has a slight trace of fluid (not fresh) but dosnt leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 175,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt not tested

fuel pipes located at rear of vehicle corroded but no leaks

n/s front tyre slight scuffing on outer edge

n/s suspension arm ball joint gator split

o/s front inner wing has excessive corrosion to an area outside the perscribed area

o/s front suspension arm ball joint gator split

steering box has a slight trace of fluid (not fresh) but dosnt leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 159,594 miles

as test no 452552576009

Fail 13 Mar 2006 159,594 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front stay bar inner bushes worn and breaking up.

both rear subframe mounting bushes worn and rubber seperating.

chip in swept area of windscreen.

front inner wing, nearside front to rear and both rear backplate steel brake pipes corroded.

power steering belt perished.

rear ffot brake application uneven.

steel fuel pipes heavily rusted.

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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H574 XFL is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H574 XFL, 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.

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H574 XFL is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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