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IUI 3518

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,895 mi
Last recorded167,895 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 3518
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 167,895 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

front suspension lower arm bushes slight wear

offside rear tyrelow tread

Fail 15 Apr 2008 167,892 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

front suspension lower arm bushes slight wear

offside rear tyrelow tread

Pass 8 Mar 2007 160,994 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 160,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar dust covers split

Pass 11 Jan 2006 152,397 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 152,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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IUI 3518 is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IUI 3518, 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 IUI 3518 registered?

IUI 3518 is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is IUI 3518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 3518 shows 6 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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