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J652 WEV

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,788 mi
Last recorded207,788 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 WEV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2008 207,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 192,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 179,504 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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J652 WEV is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J652 WEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J652 WEV registered?

J652 WEV is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J652 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J652 WEV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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