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J909 UJB

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,514 mi
Last recorded179,514 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ909 UJB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 179,514 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 179,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Both outer and inner track rod ball joints on the N/S and O/S are leaking grease

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F, N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are worn on the inner edges

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

something rattling inside O/S/F tyre

upper anti roll bar link ball joints leaking grease

Pass 5 Jul 2010 176,986 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r door outer trim missing

no spare wheel

o/s/f anti roll bar top joint rubber cover split

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering colomn unable to pinpoint due to cover

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2010 176,986 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

no spare wheel

o/s/f anti roll bar top joint rubber cover split

slight play in steering colomn unable to pinpoint due to cover

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 6 Jul 2009 175,194 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

slight knock from steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2009 175,194 miles

slight knock from steering box

Pass 27 Jun 2008 173,044 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 173,044 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

CENTRE EXHAUST BAFFLE INSECURE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT KNOCKING STEERING BOX

Pass 6 Jul 2007 169,244 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 169,244 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 164,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 164,792 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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J909 UJB is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J909 UJB, 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.

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J909 UJB is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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