MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,661 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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J196 HYS is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 135,059 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 J196 HYS, 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 34 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J196 HYS registered?
J196 HYS is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 4 February 1992.
Is J196 HYS safe to buy?
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