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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit
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
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
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
front t.c.a inner bushes splitting.
n/s/f suspension weak.
o/s centre steering drag link arm bush has play.
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.
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.
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
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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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