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J543 DGJ

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 DGJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 93,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 93,143 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 92,956 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 92,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 91,497 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 91,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Very dim / N/S/R very bright? (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,835 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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J543 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J543 DGJ, 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 J543 DGJ registered?

J543 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 2 December 1991.

Is J543 DGJ safe to buy?

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