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J926 NPP

1991 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,655 mi
Last recorded187,655 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 518138,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ926 NPP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 187,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive front crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 185,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 183,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 181,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 175,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 166,541 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 162,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2011 161,962 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 157,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 154,250 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/f drop link boot split

Pass 24 Oct 2007 150,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006
Fail 7 Nov 2006

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2006 146,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear diff leaking

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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J926 NPP is a 1991 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J926 NPP, 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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J926 NPP is a 1991 BMW 518, first registered on 10 October 1991.

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