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J267 UKG

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,260 mi
Last recorded139,260 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ267 UKG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,260 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded from front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 139,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded from front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 138,219 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 136,903 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 135,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 134,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 133,468 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 133,432 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,226 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 131,221 miles

Fuel pipe leaking next to tank (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,330 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 130,318 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 127,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 127,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 127,066 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 125,379 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 125,379 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 124,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 122,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 120,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 120,565 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 118,221 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 118,221 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 116,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 114,403 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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J267 UKG is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J267 UKG, 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 J267 UKG registered?

J267 UKG is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J267 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J267 UKG shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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