MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside track rod end boot burst
windscreen lightly scored
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside track rod end boot burst
windscreen lightly scored
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear differential has fluid leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in offside steering
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J581 HMG is a 1991 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J581 HMG, 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 J581 HMG registered?
J581 HMG is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 23 December 1991.
Is J581 HMG safe to buy?
The MOT history for J581 HMG shows 6 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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