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J407 JWP

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,233 mi
Last recorded90,233 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 JWP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2018 90,233 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,630 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,200 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

rear tyres 2mm of tread

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,351 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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J407 JWP is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J407 JWP, 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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What year was J407 JWP registered?

J407 JWP is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is J407 JWP safe to buy?

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