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H63 VRP

1990 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,366 mi
Last recorded156,366 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH63 VRP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 156,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,435 miles

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

eingen is nosey

Fail 6 Mar 2008 152,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 140,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 140,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 126,430 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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H63 VRP is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H63 VRP, 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

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What year was H63 VRP registered?

H63 VRP is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H63 VRP safe to buy?

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