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J413 VOX

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,403 mi
Last recorded173,403 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ413 VOX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 173,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 171,001 miles

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 167,302 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 157,928 miles

slight corrosion to metal fuel pipe.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 157,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight corrosion to metal fuel pipe.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 146,650 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 132,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 122,621 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting perished

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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J413 VOX is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J413 VOX, 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 J413 VOX registered?

J413 VOX is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J413 VOX safe to buy?

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