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K166 HWK

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,036 mi
Last recorded154,036 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 HWK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 154,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 130,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 117,400 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 117,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 107,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 104,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 103,311 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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K166 HWK is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWK, 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 HWK?

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What year was K166 HWK registered?

K166 HWK is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K166 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K166 HWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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