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H29 AAG

1991 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

173,803 mi
Last recorded173,803 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 AAG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 173,803 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 9 Aug 2006 173,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Aug 2006 173,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 171,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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H29 AAG is a 1991 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 H29 AAG, 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 H29 AAG registered?

H29 AAG is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 11 January 1991.

Is H29 AAG safe to buy?

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