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J483 FWS

1991 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,356 mi
Last recorded172,356 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 FWS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 172,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 172,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 167,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 161,897 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 161,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 155,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 150,780 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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J483 FWS is a 1991 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J483 FWS, 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 J483 FWS registered?

J483 FWS is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is J483 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J483 FWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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