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J793 VEV

1991 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,150 mi
Last recorded85,150 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 VEV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,150 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,489 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 82,763 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 82,763 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J793 VEV is a 1991 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J793 VEV, 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 J793 VEV registered?

J793 VEV is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J793 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J793 VEV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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