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H576 AKM

1990 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH576 AKM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fueol pipes corroded front to rear

lower half off windscreen deteriated

n/s/r child seat fitted at time of test not aloowing full inspection of an adult belt

o/s/f seat belt edgeing fluffing

slight play in the o/s/f steering arm

slight play in the steering wheel

warning light on on dash

Fail 17 Dec 2010 103,097 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fueol pipes corroded front to rear

lower half off windscreen deteriated

n/s/r child seat fitted at time of test not aloowing full inspection of an adult belt

o/s/f seat belt edgeing fluffing

slight play in the o/s/f steering arm

slight play in the steering wheel

warning light on on dash

Pass 14 Jan 2010 103,096 miles

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

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

offside front suspension knocking but no visible default found during the inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2010 103,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

offside front suspension knocking but no visible default found during the inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2008 103,096 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Nov 2008 103,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 98,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,998 miles

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

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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H576 AKM is a 1990 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H576 AKM, 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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H576 AKM is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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