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K171 KMX

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,192 mi
Last recorded153,192 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 KMX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 153,192 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits).

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Jan 2008 153,192 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

front brake balance high (but within limits).

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 150,110 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 144,970 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on nearside floor not to excess.

cracking in nearside and offside front brake hoses.

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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K171 KMX is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K171 KMX, 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 K171 KMX?

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What year was K171 KMX registered?

K171 KMX is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 9 February 1993.

Is K171 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K171 KMX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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