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H598 AFB

1990 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,064 mi
Last recorded144,064 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 AFB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 144,064 miles

rear brake readings just in side limits

some play in steering idler

Pass 6 Sep 2007 142,317 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 142,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s hand brake outer cable broken

some play in steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2006 137,777 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot on n/s/f top anti roll bar drop link joint split

park brake just inside limits

some play in n/s steering idler

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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H598 AFB is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H598 AFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H598 AFB?

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What year was H598 AFB registered?

H598 AFB is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H598 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H598 AFB shows 4 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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