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K215 KNO

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK215 KNO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023
Pass 24 Nov 2022

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pitman arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pitman arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pitman arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pitman arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r n/s/r rear axel bushes/gaiters deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r n/s/r rear axel bushes/gaiters deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r pitman arm gaiters split

o/s/r pitman arm gaiters split

Fail 21 Nov 2019

Central Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r pitman arm gaiters split

o/s/r pitman arm gaiters split

Pass 27 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 61,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear pip man arm gators spliting

Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear pip man arm gators spliting

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 60,099 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 60,099 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,104 miles

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

fuel flap insecure

interior mirror is missing

o/s/r pitman arm rubber dust covers are deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror is missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,680 miles

battery tray corroded

drive belts noisy around front of engine

near side front steering track rod end has play (advice replace)

off side rear and near side front shock absorbers damp in oil

off side rear tyre near legal limit and has three nails in tread

reverse lights inop

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,593 miles

front t.c.a inner bushes splitting.

n/s/f suspension weak.

o/s centre steering drag link arm bush has play.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 55,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front t.c.a inner bushes splitting.

n/s/f suspension weak.

o/s centre steering drag link arm bush has play.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,576 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear a'frame mounts splitting.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,687 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 48,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

BOTH REAR A FRAME MOUNTS SPLITTING

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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K215 KNO is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1992 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 135,059 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 K215 KNO, 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 34 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K215 KNO is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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