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H281 DNX

1991 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 DNX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,711 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,106 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,335 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,335 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,370 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rust on rear brake flexy ends

rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2006 67,205 miles

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

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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H281 DNX is a 1991 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H281 DNX, 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 H281 DNX registered?

H281 DNX is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H281 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H281 DNX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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