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H63 XYP

1990 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,959 mi
Last recorded80,959 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH63 XYP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre exhaust rubber cracking

slight play in steering joints / nearside idler pivot

windscreen slightly scuffed by wipers

Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust rubber cracking

slight play in steering joints / nearside idler pivot

windscreen slightly scuffed by wipers

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,867 miles

Oil leak

offside wiper blade fitted wrong

Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade fitted wrong

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,740 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,516 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XYP is a 1990 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

H63 XYP is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H63 XYP safe to buy?

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