MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front fog lamp tell tail not working
large rust hole in offside front outer sill just starting to corrode the inner sill
steering column noisy
all metal return fuel pipes around fuel tank and over rear suspension are excessivly corroded but not leaking
fuel pipes excessivly corroded advise replacement ASAP
hole in outer seal has hole around off side front jacking point
off side headlamp light output still low will require new headlamp unit for next mot
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
fuel pipes excessivly corroded advise replacement ASAP
hole in outer seal has hole around off side front jacking point
Drivers headlamp poor intensity advise replacement
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
Nearside rear service brake is slow to come on and is a borderline pass.
Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside wiper blade is slightly loose on wiper arm.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheel bearings bit noisy.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1. slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1. slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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H248 CFB is a 1991 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 H248 CFB, 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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H248 CFB is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1991.
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