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J690 GCP

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,105 mi
Last recorded204,105 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 GCP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 204,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fronr to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 204,001 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fronr to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 196,612 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2010 196,607 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 188,076 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 187,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel lines very weak

has part of systiem slightly deteriorated

knocking noise from steering colum area when steering is rocked

limited inspection on outer sills covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 177,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 169,459 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 169,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 167,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 165,610 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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J690 GCP is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J690 GCP, 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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J690 GCP is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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