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H809 FDP

1990 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,460 mi
Last recorded77,460 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 FDP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,495 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,275 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,524 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 4 Nov 2013 72,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,094 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 30 Nov 2011 61,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,023 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,932 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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H809 FDP is a 1990 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H809 FDP, 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 H809 FDP registered?

H809 FDP is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 12 September 1990.

Is H809 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H809 FDP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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