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J721 HRH

1992 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,520 mi
Last recorded156,520 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ721 HRH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 156,520 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORROADED

UNDERBODY STRUCTURE SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

Fail 20 May 2011 156,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORROADED

UNDERBODY STRUCTURE SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

Fail 25 Mar 2009 155,227 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in inner and outer edges!!

Offside front tyre cracking on inner and outer edges!!

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner and outer edges!!

Pass 16 Jul 2008 154,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 152,845 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 146,607 miles

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

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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J721 HRH is a 1992 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J721 HRH, 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 J721 HRH registered?

J721 HRH is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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