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J256 MKP

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,074 mi
Last recorded138,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 MKP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 138,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2009 137,867 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 135,797 miles

Advise metal furrles on flexi brake hoses starting to corrode !

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 135,797 miles

Advise metal furrles on flexi brake hoses starting to corrode !

Pass 2 Oct 2007 134,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 134,067 miles

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 !

Pass 16 Aug 2006 131,672 miles

OFF SIDE OUTER SIL STARTING TO CORRODE.REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.METAL BRAKE PIPE TO OFF SIDE REAR FLEXI STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 13 May 2005 125,925 miles

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.

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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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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