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1111 DP

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,574 mi
Last recorded49,574 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1111 DP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 49,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 49,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 49,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,306 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,064 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 49,064 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,773 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,588 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,962 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,670 miles

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,863 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,863 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear axle bushes just starting to split

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,186 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 39,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,802 miles

various brake pipe started to corrod

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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1111 DP is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1111 DP, 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 1111 DP registered?

1111 DP is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is 1111 DP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1111 DP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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