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J805 PPL

1991 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,867 mi
Last recorded198,867 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 PPL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 198,867 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 197,763 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 192,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 186,625 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 186,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 180,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 180,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 175,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 169,553 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 169,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 163,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 154,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 146,066 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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J805 PPL is a 1991 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J805 PPL, 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 J805 PPL registered?

J805 PPL is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is J805 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J805 PPL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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