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J49 NPP

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,861 mi
Last recorded164,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 NPP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 164,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 158,568 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 158,405 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J49 NPP is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J49 NPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J49 NPP registered?

J49 NPP is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J49 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J49 NPP 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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