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H662 ARP

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,974 mi
Last recorded131,974 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH662 ARP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 131,974 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 131,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 127,335 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 127,313 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

fuel lines heavily corroded

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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H662 ARP is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 138,483 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 H662 ARP, 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 35 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H662 ARP registered?

H662 ARP is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H662 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H662 ARP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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