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H683 AEC

1990 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,871 mi
Last recorded179,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH683 AEC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 179,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 173,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 166,574 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 166,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 159,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 152,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 152,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 142,946 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 142,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H683 AEC is a 1990 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H683 AEC, 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.

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What year was H683 AEC registered?

H683 AEC is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 5 November 1990.

Is H683 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H683 AEC shows 9 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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