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J384 XAA

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,833 mi
Last recorded186,833 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 XAA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 186,833 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front nearside arch corroded

front number plate cracked

no rear view mirror fitted

rear exhaust has temporary mounts fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 183,840 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipe rusted

Fail 3 Jan 2009 183,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Upper Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipe rusted

Pass 24 Nov 2007 80,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight movement lower column bush

Fail 17 Nov 2007 80,952 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight movement lower column bush

Pass 6 Oct 2006 174,397 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nsr foot and hand brake low effort

Fail 3 Oct 2006 174,393 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsr foot and hand brake low effort

Pass 26 Oct 2005 171,686 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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J384 XAA 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 50%.

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 J384 XAA, 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 J384 XAA registered?

J384 XAA is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 14 October 1991.

Is J384 XAA safe to buy?

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