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J1 CRO

1992 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,694 mi
Last recorded55,694 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 CRO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 55,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 55,676 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 55,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 55,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,630 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 55,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 55,520 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Unable to check rear wheel bearings fully as wheels are binding

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,682 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,682 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,692 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,685 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,737 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,638 miles

very strong advise exhaust rear silencer is in advance state of corrosion & may blow at any point but is still secure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 48,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

very strong advise exhaust rear silencer is in advance state of corrosion & may blow at any point but is still secure

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,395 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,297 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded may require changing shortly †rear anti-roll bar link rubbers perishing

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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J1 CRO is a 1992 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 J1 CRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J1 CRO registered?

J1 CRO is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J1 CRO safe to buy?

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