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J398 ROF

1991 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 ROF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 142,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 139,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 136,992 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 135,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 135,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 132,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 129,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 125,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 122,357 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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J398 ROF is a 1991 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J398 ROF, 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 J398 ROF registered?

J398 ROF is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J398 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 ROF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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