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J504 BRM

1992 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

211,573 mi
Last recorded211,573 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ504 BRM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2012 211,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 205,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 197,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 188,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 180,981 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 173,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 166,602 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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J504 BRM is a 1992 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J504 BRM, 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

How do I check the history of J504 BRM?

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What year was J504 BRM registered?

J504 BRM is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J504 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J504 BRM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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