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H597 CDM

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,245 mi
Last recorded158,245 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 CDM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2013 158,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 156,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 154,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 151,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 149,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 147,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 145,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 142,531 miles

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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H597 CDM 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 100%.

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 H597 CDM, 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 H597 CDM registered?

H597 CDM is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H597 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H597 CDM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H597 CDM have outstanding finance?

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