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J604 TVU

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ604 TVU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,054 miles

exhaust getting rusty

fuel pipes rusting

under body rusting

Fail 10 Jan 2014 111,054 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust getting rusty

fuel pipes rusting

under body rusting

wiper blades showing wear

Pass 9 Feb 2013 107,482 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 107,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,084 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 103,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,002 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 95,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 90,263 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 90,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,519 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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J604 TVU is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J604 TVU, 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 J604 TVU registered?

J604 TVU is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J604 TVU safe to buy?

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