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J389 REL

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,033 mi
Last recorded152,033 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 REL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 152,033 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 149,355 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 149,355 miles

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

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

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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J389 REL is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J389 REL, 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

How do I check the history of J389 REL?

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What year was J389 REL registered?

J389 REL is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J389 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J389 REL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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