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H946 ETR

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,370 mi
Last recorded149,370 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH946 ETR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 149,370 miles

front brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre side wall perrished

Fail 13 Jul 2009 149,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded on rear

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre side wall perrished

Pass 29 Jul 2008 148,842 miles

free play in steering box and steering links

front brake discs scored

fuel pipes corroded and smell of fuel inside car

new rear axle bushes fitted but covered in thick underseal

rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Jul 2008 148,823 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

free play in steering box and steering links

front brake discs scored

fuel pipes corroded and smell of fuel inside car

Pass 16 Jul 2007 148,080 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 148,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes surface rust †rear pads low

Pass 10 Jul 2006 147,600 miles

rear pads getting low †fuel pipes rusty

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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H946 ETR is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H946 ETR, 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 H946 ETR registered?

H946 ETR is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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