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H691 BVU

1990 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,971 mi
Last recorded139,971 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH691 BVU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,971 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 139,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 137,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 134,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,110 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 133,110 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,444 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 114,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012
Fail 30 Mar 2012 112,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011
Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 95,556 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 91,162 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 91,162 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 88,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,100 miles

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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H691 BVU is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H691 BVU, 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 H691 BVU?

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What year was H691 BVU registered?

H691 BVU is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H691 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H691 BVU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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