MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advise metal furrles on flexi brake hoses starting to corrode !
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise metal furrles on flexi brake hoses starting to corrode !
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advise nearside front tyre worn close to limit !
Advise slight play in front lower ball joints !
Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !
OFF SIDE OUTER SIL STARTING TO CORRODE.REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.METAL BRAKE PIPE TO OFF SIDE REAR FLEXI STARTING TO CORRODE.
Advise rear subframe bushes slightly worn.Front shock absorbers could do with replacing.
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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J256 MKP is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 J256 MKP, 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.
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What year was J256 MKP registered?
J256 MKP is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 12 December 1991.
Is J256 MKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J256 MKP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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