MOT Status
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262,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
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))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak engine
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
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)
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)
engine oil leaks
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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A16 KJK is a 1988 BMW 518, first registered on 28 January 1988.
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