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H651 SWE

1990 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,676 mi
Last recorded160,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH651 SWE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 160,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2005 155,022 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

one bulb inoperative in hi-level stop lamp

Pass 9 Jun 2005 155,022 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

one bulb inoperative in hi-level stop lamp

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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H651 SWE is a 1990 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H651 SWE, 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 H651 SWE?

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What year was H651 SWE registered?

H651 SWE is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H651 SWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H651 SWE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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