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H973 EGD

1991 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

129,035 mi
Last recorded129,035 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH973 EGD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2015 129,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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H973 EGD is a 1991 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 H973 EGD, 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 H973 EGD registered?

H973 EGD is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H973 EGD safe to buy?

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