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J241 GGH

1992 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,172 mi
Last recorded116,172 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ241 GGH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 116,172 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill panel very corroded

underside of vehicle very coroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 108,604 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside and sill corroded and rusty

Fail 30 May 2009 108,604 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside and sill corroded and rusty

Pass 20 May 2008 101,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 93,837 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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J241 GGH is a 1992 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J241 GGH, 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 J241 GGH registered?

J241 GGH is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J241 GGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J241 GGH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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