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J491 VRD

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,459 mi
Last recorded151,459 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 VRD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 151,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front suspension struts worn.

fuel pipes corroded,recommend attention.

headlamps light output slightly reduced

minor stone chip damage to whole screen,recommend attention.

nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit on the inside edge.

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre side wall perishing,tread worn to 2mm.outside edge.

power steering fluid pipes corroded.

rear silencer has been replaced with a tail pipe.

rear sub frame mountings deteriorating.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 151,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front suspension struts worn.

fuel pipes corroded,recommend attention.

minor stone chip damage to whole screen,recommend attention.

nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit on the inside edge.

odometer lights out,difficult to read.

offside front tyre side wall perishing,tread worn to 2mm.outside edge.

power steering fluid pipes corroded.

rear silencer has been replaced with a tail pipe.

rear sub frame mountings deteriorating.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 149,738 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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J491 VRD is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J491 VRD, 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 J491 VRD registered?

J491 VRD is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J491 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J491 VRD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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