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H881 WWT

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,204 mi
Last recorded240,204 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH881 WWT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 240,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 229,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2008 229,304 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2007 216,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlight height adjusters inoperative n/s and por function o/s

Pass 9 Jan 2006 201,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H881 WWT is a 1991 BMW 518 in White 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 H881 WWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H881 WWT registered?

H881 WWT is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H881 WWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H881 WWT 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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