MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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G518 LWJ is a 1990 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1990 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,436 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 G518 LWJ, 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 36 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G518 LWJ registered?
G518 LWJ is a 1990 BMW 518, first registered on 1 May 1990.
Is G518 LWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G518 LWJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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