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K191 NVG

1993 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

350,183 mi
Last recorded350,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK191 NVG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 350,183 miles

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

non standard wheels fitted to front axle.185/65/15

Fail 3 Jun 2010 349,674 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

non standard wheels fitted to front axle.185/65/15

Pass 18 May 2009 329,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no side repeators fitted but wrap round lens

Fail 14 May 2009 329,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no side repeators fitted but wrap round lens

Pass 9 May 2008 286,901 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 286,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 238,137 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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K191 NVG is a 1993 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K191 NVG, 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 K191 NVG?

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What year was K191 NVG registered?

K191 NVG is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K191 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K191 NVG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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