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J644 BAU

1991 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,217 mi
Last recorded183,217 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ644 BAU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 183,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 175,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 167,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 167,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 161,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 153,921 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 153,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill on welding repair and corrosion on o/s/f outer and n/s/f outer sill on jacking points.

light corrosion on rear exhaust section

o/s/f seatbelt slider broken

rear tyres low on tread 225/60x15vr

Pass 21 Aug 2006 145,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 138,470 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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J644 BAU is a 1991 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J644 BAU, 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 J644 BAU registered?

J644 BAU is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J644 BAU safe to buy?

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