1991 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · H597 DUF
1991 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1991. Recorded mileage 95,458 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H597 DUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 95,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H597 DUF Mileage History
- 12/02/202490,633 mi
- 20/02/202592,771 mi+2,138 mi
- 16/02/202695,450 mi+2,679 mi
- 04/03/202695,458 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,347 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H597 DUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 518 (H597 DUF) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel pipe union leaking rubber pipe on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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