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J295 VVP

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,525 mi
Last recorded138,525 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 VVP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 138,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 136,547 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 136,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 134,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 133,514 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 133,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s wiper blade damaged †225/60vr15 †rear silencer corroded †front registration plate damaged †low action to o/s handbrake

Pass 16 Aug 2006 131,053 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 131,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 123,859 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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J295 VVP is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J295 VVP, 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 J295 VVP registered?

J295 VVP is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J295 VVP safe to buy?

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