MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handbrake near end of reserve travel. †Brake pad low warning light on.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Handbrake near end of reserve travel. †Brake pad low warning light on.
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
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J452 SMO is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J452 SMO, 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.
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What year was J452 SMO registered?
J452 SMO is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 17 August 1991.
Is J452 SMO safe to buy?
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