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DXI 823

1991 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,602 mi
Last recorded204,602 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 823
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 204,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 204,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all pipes require cleaning

staining on fuel filter not leaking on test

windscreen cracked out of testable area

Pass 7 Jan 2006 204,546 miles

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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DXI 823 is a 1991 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXI 823, 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

How do I check the history of DXI 823?

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What year was DXI 823 registered?

DXI 823 is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 20 December 1991.

Is DXI 823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 823 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DXI 823 have outstanding finance?

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