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J385 EGP

1992 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 EGP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018

Front Bonnet struts are weak and ineffective

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing sings of cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Door handle sticks out and does not return naturally

Rear Boot struts are inoperative

Fail 3 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Bonnet struts are weak and ineffective

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing sings of cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Door handle sticks out and does not return naturally

Rear Boot struts are inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2017

Front Bonnet struts are weak and not supporting the bonnet

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

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

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

Oil level appears low

Rear Boot struts are weak and supporting the boot lid

Pass 20 Jan 2016 134,035 miles

coolant leaks

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2016 134,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

coolant leaks

oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2014 133,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Tracking maybe required

Fail 18 Dec 2014 133,152 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Tracking maybe required

Pass 4 Jan 2014 126,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber broken

windscreen delaminated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,136 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 124,135 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OIL level is low NOT showing on dip stick

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 121,220 miles

delamination to lower edge of windscreen

offside rear tyre look under inflated

power steering fluid low

power steering resivoir pipe showing sign of fluid seepage

roof rack fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2011 121,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

delamination to lower edge of windscreen

offside rear tyre look under inflated

power steering fluid low

power steering resivoir pipe showing sign of fluid seepage

roof rack fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 117,647 miles

Near side rear light lens has slight damage

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jan 2010 114,725 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 111,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front brake pads approx/70/80% worn

slight damage to near side rear indicator lens

slight power steering leak

slight uneven rise and fall to rear brakes

Fail 9 Jan 2009 111,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front brake pads approx/70/80% worn

slight damage to near side rear indicator lens

slight power steering leak

slight uneven rise and fall to rear brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2008 108,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front screen is miking around the lower edges

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

Small oil leaks to Engine and Gearbox

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jan 2008 108,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front screen is miking around the lower edges

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

Small oil leaks to Engine and Gearbox

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 105,408 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 105,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

OIL LEVEL NEEDS ATTENTION

SCRATCH / TO FRONT WINDSCREEN

SERVERE OIL LEAK TO OIL FILTER HOUSING NEEDS ATTENTION /ROCKER COVER GASKIT LEAKING

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION TO NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

SLIGHT SPLITING TO REAR AXLE BUSHERS

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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J385 EGP is a 1992 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J385 EGP, 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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J385 EGP is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 25 February 1992.

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