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H741 VWU

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 VWU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 111,434 miles

co .77 HC 112

some imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 18 Dec 2007 111,434 miles

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

some imbalance in rear brakes

co .77 HC 112

Pass 19 Dec 2006 106,458 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 106,458 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 101,206 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 101,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all four tyres slightly out of shape, may require attention

exhaust centre section baffles loose

rear number plate in poor condition

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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H741 VWU is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H741 VWU, 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 H741 VWU registered?

H741 VWU is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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