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H726 NOH

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,733 mi
Last recorded111,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 NOH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 104,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,244 miles

both rear subframe bushes worn and have slght play

Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,193 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perrished and cracked on outer side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,222 miles

slight play in NSF bottom ball joint. †slight knock on steering.

Pass 5 May 2006 69,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 69,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H726 NOH is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H726 NOH, 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 H726 NOH registered?

H726 NOH is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 16 January 1991.

Is H726 NOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H726 NOH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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