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H826 LRD

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,759 mi
Last recorded133,759 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH826 LRD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 133,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 133,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 129,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 124,321 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006

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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H826 LRD is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H826 LRD, 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 H826 LRD registered?

H826 LRD is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H826 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H826 LRD shows 5 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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