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H108 KBW

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,233 mi
Last recorded216,233 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH108 KBW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 216,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe to filter starting to perrish

Pass 23 Mar 2011 216,233 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe to filter starting to perrish

Pass 22 Mar 2010 214,097 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 213,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake needs adjustment

rear exhaust box peeled

Pass 4 Feb 2008 211,987 miles

handbrake needs attention. rear exhaust box needed soon; heat shield on cat needed. front pads very soon.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 210,883 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 208,787 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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H108 KBW is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H108 KBW, 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 H108 KBW registered?

H108 KBW is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 11 April 1991.

Is H108 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H108 KBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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