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J899 RPJ

1992 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 RPJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,512 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust casing

unable to fully view underside and arches due to plastic covers and weathering

Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,310 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corosion

petrol pipe corosion

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,733 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,450 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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J899 RPJ is a 1992 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J899 RPJ, 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 J899 RPJ registered?

J899 RPJ is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J899 RPJ safe to buy?

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