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J214 LFL

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,078 mi
Last recorded88,078 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 LFL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 84,195 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,409 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,423 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,391 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,650 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,914 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 68,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,357 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,229 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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J214 LFL is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J214 LFL, 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 J214 LFL registered?

J214 LFL is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 3 August 1991.

Is J214 LFL safe to buy?

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