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H664 MTF

1991 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,353 mi
Last recorded101,353 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH664 MTF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,353 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,337 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,270 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,107 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s and n/s/r main axle beam support bushes worn

Fail 18 Nov 2014 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s and n/s/r main axle beam support bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,164 miles

wear in n/s/r link ball joint

Fail 9 Oct 2013 94,161 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

wear in n/s/r link ball joint

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,973 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,736 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 84,362 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 84,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,776 miles

corrosion on near side sill

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/side front box section under radiator starting to rust

rear exaust box rusty

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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H664 MTF is a 1991 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H664 MTF, 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 H664 MTF registered?

H664 MTF is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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