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H170 JSJ

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,826 mi
Last recorded132,826 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 132,826 miles

Nearside front wing heavily corroded at rear of wheel arch

Fail 21 Feb 2013 132,826 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front wing heavily corroded at rear of wheel arch

Pass 28 Feb 2012 131,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 131,549 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 130,059 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f floor and bottom of n/s/f wing (at sill) holed, - outwith any prescribed areas

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner shoulder

Fail 28 Feb 2011 130,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f floor and bottom of n/s/f wing (at sill) holed, - outwith any prescribed areas

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Dec 2009 128,860 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 128,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 127,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes weak

Fail 8 Dec 2008 127,192 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear axle mount bushes poor

Fail 10 Dec 2007 124,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear axle mount bushes poor

Pass 11 Dec 2006 122,374 miles

both rear flexi hoses deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs pitted

rear diff leaking oil

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2006 122,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff leaking

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2005 118,723 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 118,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H170 JSJ is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H170 JSJ, 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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H170 JSJ is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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