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J48 TOA

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,688 mi
Last recorded198,688 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ48 TOA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 198,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s washer blocked

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering column lower bush

wipers split

Fail 10 Feb 2015 198,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s washer blocked

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering column lower bush

wipers split

Pass 7 Feb 2014 183,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake warning light on

severe engine oil leak

slight play in steering column bottom bush

Pass 17 Jan 2013 180,136 miles

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

all rear fuel pipes corroded

both front strut tops have slight play

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Jan 2012 179,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 177,674 miles

rear petrol pipes rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2010 175,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 174,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 172,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 170,138 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 170,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 167,098 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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J48 TOA 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 83.3%.

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 J48 TOA, 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 J48 TOA registered?

J48 TOA is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J48 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J48 TOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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