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J917 UJB

1992 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

217,347 mi
Last recorded217,347 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 UJB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2013 217,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension mounting bushes worn

exhaust front bracket corroded off

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 210,526 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s bottom ball joint may be worn (needs checking after steering box repaired)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 210,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s bottom ball joint may be worn (needs checking after steering box repaired)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 203,733 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge

sligt play at bottom of steering box (also knocking)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 203,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes badly corroded

o/s front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge

sligt play at bottom of steering box (also knocking)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 196,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

foot and parking brake eff getting low on n/s rear

Fail 8 Jan 2011 196,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fott and parking brake eff getting low on n/s rear

Pass 9 Jan 2010 187,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very small piece broken off bottom of n/s front spring

Fail 9 Jan 2010 187,952 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very small piece broken off bottom of n/s front spring

Pass 9 Jan 2009 182,315 miles

front antiroll bar sadle brackets very corroded

front brake flexi ferrulles corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes very rusty

headlamps on lower limit

poor bonding o/s/f lower arm inner bush

rear silencer corroded and bracket weak

slight leak o/s/f damper

Fail 6 Jan 2009 182,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front antiroll bar sadle brackets very corroded

front brake flexi ferrulles corroded

o/s headlamp lower limit

poor bonding o/s/f lower arm inner bush

rear silencer corroded and bracket weak

slight leak o/s/f damper

Pass 15 Dec 2007 175,070 miles

front tyre walls cracked

fuel and brake pipes corroded

headlamps on lower limit

o/s/f lower arm inner bush poor bonding

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2007 175,009 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyre walls cracked

fuel and brake pipes corroded

headlamps on lower limit

n/s/f brake pipe very corroded

o/s/f lower arm inner bush poor bonding

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2006 168,480 miles

front brake pipes to hoses rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2005 163,740 miles

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

brake pipe to n/s/r brake hose rusty

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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J917 UJB is a 1992 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J917 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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What year was J917 UJB registered?

J917 UJB is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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