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A16 KJK

1988 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

262,766 mi
Last recorded262,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 518131,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KJK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 262,766 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 262,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 261,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 259,288 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 259,288 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 258,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 255,538 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 255,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 252,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 250,342 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 26 Mar 2018 250,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak engine

Pass 8 Sep 2016 227,627 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 212,936 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 212,932 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts split (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 194,821 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2013 175,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 175,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 156,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 146,900 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 137,163 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 137,163 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 131,882 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 131,882 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 123,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 116,826 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 116,826 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 110,066 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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A16 KJK is a 1988 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1988 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,570 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 A16 KJK, 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 38 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 KJK registered?

A16 KJK is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 28 January 1988.

Is A16 KJK safe to buy?

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