MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroding
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
knock on steering advise to check
tyres starting to crack
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J834 BAR is a 1991 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J834 BAR, 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.
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What year was J834 BAR registered?
J834 BAR is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J834 BAR safe to buy?
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