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J271 GUS

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,514 mi
Last recorded144,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 GUS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2007 144,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2006 134,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advies slight corrsion fuel pipes

advies slight corrsion nearsdie front jacking piont

Fail 16 Jan 2006 134,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advies slight corrsion nearside front jacking piont

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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J271 GUS is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J271 GUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J271 GUS registered?

J271 GUS is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 1 December 1991.

Is J271 GUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J271 GUS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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