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J592 MFW

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ592 MFW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on rear brake pipes + n/s/f behind wheel to flexi

exhaust outer skin corroded + heat shield insecure

hole in o/s/f wing bottom

n/s/r axel mounting bush weaking

Fail 2 Apr 2013 122,010 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on rear brake pipes + n/s/f behind wheel to flexi

exhaust outer skin corroded + heat shield insecure

hole in o/s/f wing bottom

n/s/r axel mounting bush weaking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,357 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear brakepipe from valve to brakehose corroding

offside rear brakepipe to the wheel corroding

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 115,102 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear brakepipe from valve to brakehose corroding

offside rear brakepipe to the wheel corroding

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 110,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 107,582 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 105,780 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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J592 MFW is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J592 MFW, 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.

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What year was J592 MFW registered?

J592 MFW is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J592 MFW safe to buy?

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