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K166 BHO

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,969 mi
Last recorded66,969 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 BHO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,408 miles

both o/s tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

general wear and spliting to suspension bushs

rear discs worn/corroded

rear silencer corroded

slight play in steering linkages

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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K166 BHO is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K166 BHO, 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

How do I check the history of K166 BHO?

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What year was K166 BHO registered?

K166 BHO is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K166 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K166 BHO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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