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H23 JLA

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,005 mi
Last recorded204,005 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 JLA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 204,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 194,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 185,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 175,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 169,054 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 169,054 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 166,470 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 166,470 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H23 JLA is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H23 JLA, 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

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What year was H23 JLA registered?

H23 JLA is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is H23 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 JLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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