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H901 POB

1990 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,325 mi
Last recorded173,325 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 BMW 518138,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH901 POB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2006 173,325 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

free play at steering wheel

front no plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

offside rear outer sill damaged and corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play in steering U.J and at wheels

wear in nearside steering idler

Fail 9 Feb 2006 173,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

front no plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

offside rear outer sill damaged and corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in steering U.J [ and at wheels ]

wear in nearside steering idler

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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H901 POB is a 1990 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H901 POB, 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 H901 POB registered?

H901 POB is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H901 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H901 POB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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