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K15 JJG

1994 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,486 mi
Last recorded163,486 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 JJG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 163,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s wiper blade spilt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 153,822 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 9 Sep 2011 153,761 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 19 Aug 2010 144,367 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 144,367 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 136,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 128,205 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 116,348 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 104,320 miles

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

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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K15 JJG is a 1994 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 132,368 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 K15 JJG, 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 32 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K15 JJG registered?

K15 JJG is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is K15 JJG safe to buy?

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