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J315 CYP

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 CYP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both h/lamp aims on lower limits

both rear doors int trim loose

footbrake & h/brake travel long

front brake discs & pads worn

n/s/f susp strut slight play

rear spoiler damaged

slight pas fluid leak, pas noisy on lock

various ball joints rubbers split

Pass 27 Oct 2009

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres worn on inner edge , both rears and nearside front all cracking heavily

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front tyre on limit in places

Pass 22 Oct 2008

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres worn on inner edge , both rears and nearside front all cracking heavily

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front tyre on limit in places

Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,196 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 54,179 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J315 CYP is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J315 CYP, 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 J315 CYP registered?

J315 CYP is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 7 November 1991.

Is J315 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J315 CYP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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