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J183 CYM

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

151,273 mi
Last recorded151,273 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 CYM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 151,273 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OTHER B'PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2005 145,658 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 145,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J183 CYM is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J183 CYM, 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 J183 CYM registered?

J183 CYM is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J183 CYM safe to buy?

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