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J173 HCN

1991 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

144,467 mi
Last recorded144,467 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 HCN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2006 144,467 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 144,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J173 HCN is a 1991 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 J173 HCN, 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 J173 HCN registered?

J173 HCN is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J173 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J173 HCN shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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