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J132 MTJ

1991 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,174 mi
Last recorded169,174 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ132 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 169,174 miles

brake pipes at rear of vehicle above rear axle slightly coroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 161,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 153,790 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 153,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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J132 MTJ 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J132 MTJ, 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

How do I check the history of J132 MTJ?

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What year was J132 MTJ registered?

J132 MTJ is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J132 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J132 MTJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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