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K131 JWC

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,685 mi
Last recorded188,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 JWC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 188,685 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 188,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 187,779 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 187,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 186,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2006 141,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 141,617 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

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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K131 JWC is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 118,396 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 K131 JWC, 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 33 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K131 JWC registered?

K131 JWC is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K131 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K131 JWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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