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R42 JUP

1998 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,877 mi
Last recorded174,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 518131,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 JUP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 174,877 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 174,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 169,673 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 169,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 168,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 169,666 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 166,767 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

abs lamp not working

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 166,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

abs lamp not working

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 163,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 155,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 147,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 147,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 140,472 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 131,792 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 3 Oct 2008 131,792 miles

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

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 24 Sep 2008 131,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edges

advise outer rim damaged on o/s/f alloy

Fail 1 Oct 2007 122,219 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

advise centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2007 122,219 miles

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

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

advise centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2006 111,584 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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R42 JUP is a 1998 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 131,036 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 R42 JUP, 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 28 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R42 JUP registered?

R42 JUP is a 1998 BMW 518, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R42 JUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 JUP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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