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H175 NJN

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH175 NJN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018

Damage to windscreen

Offside front shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

Rear sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust corroded

Damage to windscreen

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside rear sill corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 193,292 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

damage to windscreen

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded and holed

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 189,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded and holed

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

left indicator light does not show up on dashboard

temp repair to exhaust mount

Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,752 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust mounting corroded

left rear sill panel corroded

right rear tyre perished/ low tread

rubber fuel pipe perished by fuel filter

Pass 13 Jun 2012 175,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2012 175,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 168,388 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 163,076 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 163,072 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 158,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 158,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 151,991 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 151,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 143,306 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 135,467 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 135,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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H175 NJN is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H175 NJN, 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 H175 NJN registered?

H175 NJN is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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