MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake warning lght on dash?
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake warning lght on dash?
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge
unable to see front or rear brake pads fully?
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake warning light staying on
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake warning light staying on
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light staying on
front wiper blades poor condition
unable to see rear brake pads fully?
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light staying on
front wiper blades poor condition
unable to see rear brake pads fully?
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light staying on?
unable to see rear brake pads fully?
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
brake warning light staying on
rough running
unable to see front or rear brake discs/pads fully?
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J551 RPE is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J551 RPE, 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 J551 RPE registered?
J551 RPE is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 16 December 1991.
Is J551 RPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for J551 RPE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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