MOT Status
Mileage
181,577 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H971 GDU is a 1990 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 H971 GDU, 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.
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What year was H971 GDU registered?
H971 GDU is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 September 1990.
Is H971 GDU safe to buy?
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