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J192 BUY

1991 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ192 BUY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,194 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 90,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,292 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,840 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 67,840 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

none obligatory mirror missing(interior mirror)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,852 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,246 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,496 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 53,357 miles

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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J192 BUY is a 1991 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J192 BUY, 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.

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What year was J192 BUY registered?

J192 BUY is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J192 BUY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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