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J822 KBB

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ822 KBB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,265 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 102,265 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,833 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 93,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,814 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Jun 2007 89,787 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 89,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all brake pipes covered in grease

rocker cover leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,911 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,731 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 85,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J822 KBB is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J822 KBB, 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 J822 KBB registered?

J822 KBB is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J822 KBB safe to buy?

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