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H266 DKR

1991 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,614 mi
Last recorded203,614 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 DKR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 203,614 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 203,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 197,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 197,975 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 192,077 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 192,077 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 188,151 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 188,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 185,250 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 185,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 183,098 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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H266 DKR is a 1991 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H266 DKR, 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 H266 DKR registered?

H266 DKR is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H266 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H266 DKR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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