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H898 LOH

1990 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,896 mi
Last recorded178,896 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 LOH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2014 178,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 175,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 169,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 165,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 161,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 156,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 18 Dec 2007 151,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 146,266 miles

Offside Front 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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H898 LOH is a 1990 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H898 LOH, 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 H898 LOH registered?

H898 LOH is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H898 LOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H898 LOH shows 8 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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