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K149 WFJ

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 128,730 miles

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

drop link directly from steering box worn

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 127,794 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 127,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 124,824 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 119,578 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 119,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 111,915 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 106,522 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 106,506 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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K149 WFJ is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 118,396 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K149 WFJ, 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 K149 WFJ registered?

K149 WFJ is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K149 WFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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