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J385 MLN

1992 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,217 mi
Last recorded178,217 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 MLN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 178,217 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 4 Mar 2009 171,107 miles

both sills are covered.metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Feb 2009 171,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both sills are covered.metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2008 168,328 miles

advise all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

advise fuel lines showing signs of corrossion

advise minor play in off side front lower balljoint

Pass 19 Feb 2007 165,142 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil cap missing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 161,888 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 161,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

fuel breather pipe broken

fuel pipes corroded

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 MLN is a 1992 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J385 MLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J385 MLN registered?

J385 MLN is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J385 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J385 MLN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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