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H7 LSD

1990 BMW 518

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,083 mi
Last recorded180,083 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 LSD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 180,083 miles

Corrosion to various parts of the vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 179,776 miles

Corrosion to various parts of the vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 178,820 miles

Corrosion to various parts of the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Slight damage to outer sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 177,761 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Slight damage to sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 173,411 miles

center exhaust bolt missing

hand brake travel high

Pass 13 Aug 2013 151,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 129,947 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushs worn

both rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

both rear tyres worn more on inner edge 2mm

front section of exhaust rusty

fuel lines noted corrided

n/s outter sil damaged

r/n/s tyre perished and cracking on tread unevan tread

r/o/s metal brake pipe noted corrided

underside rusty in places

very slight brake dragg both rear wheels

very slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,004 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 88,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,828 miles

FUEL PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 87,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 86,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 85,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise front screen small chips

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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H7 LSD is a 1990 BMW 518 in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H7 LSD, 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

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What year was H7 LSD registered?

H7 LSD is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H7 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 LSD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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