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J29 LLV

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 LLV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,457 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 73,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to Mid join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2016 57,315 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 57,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,683 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,528 miles

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

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,783 miles

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

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

corrosion around filler cap

corrosion ot o/s/r wheel arch

heatshiled on exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 26,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 17,552 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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J29 LLV is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J29 LLV, 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 J29 LLV registered?

J29 LLV is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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