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J761 RUR

1992 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 RUR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018

Offside Rear Lower seal repaird lots of sealand con not assed

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 128,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking petrol neck side (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes excessive corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 126,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 125,289 miles

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

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 122,450 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 122,448 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 120,452 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 118,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 115,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009
Pass 10 Apr 2008 106,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 94,748 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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J761 RUR is a 1992 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J761 RUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J761 RUR registered?

J761 RUR is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is J761 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J761 RUR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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