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H248 CFB

1991 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,197 mi
Last recorded131,197 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH248 CFB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 131,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 128,019 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 128,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 125,121 miles

Drivers headlamp poor intensity advise replacement

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 119,793 miles

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.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 116,119 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 116,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 111,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 111,135 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 173,348 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 173,348 miles

1. slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2005 169,074 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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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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