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J243 RBU

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,908 mi
Last recorded149,908 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 RBU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2006 149,908 miles

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

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

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

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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J243 RBU is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J243 RBU, 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 J243 RBU registered?

J243 RBU is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J243 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J243 RBU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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