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H601 PHL

1990 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,076 mi
Last recorded132,076 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 PHL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2012 132,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front number plate

n/s/f wing bottom edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 124,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,897 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside anti roll link rubber split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,045 miles

slight front brake imbalance pulling left

Pass 6 Jun 2006 114,720 miles

dust cover split on nearside top anti-roll bar mounting

handbrake on offside rear working ok-but advise requires checking

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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H601 PHL is a 1990 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H601 PHL, 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 H601 PHL?

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What year was H601 PHL registered?

H601 PHL is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H601 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H601 PHL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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