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K227 JMY

1992 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,121 mi
Last recorded197,121 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 JMY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 197,121 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 191,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 180,156 miles

slight play detected in steering coloum

Fail 21 Jan 2008 180,156 miles

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

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

slight play detected in steering coloum

Pass 23 Jan 2007 179,014 miles

Corrosion at offside front jacking point.

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.Advise replacement as soon as possible.

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

Nearside front chassis box section corroded at nearside front subframe mounting.

Nearside front lower-most centre ball joint has slight vertical wear.

Not able to visually inspect outer front brake pads.Advise wheel removal for inspection.

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

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

Offside front tyre cut on tread surface.

Offside sill panel corroded at seam with floor pan.

Power steering pipe corroded at subframe near steering box.

Rear shock absorbers corroded at top of lower casings.(Offside and nearside).

Slight roughness in nearside rear hub assembly when spun by hand.

Slight wear in offside steering drop arm/idler.

Steering box has slight free-play.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 177,574 miles

Front to rear fuel line corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F wheel rim damaged on inside edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight wear in steering box.

Small cuts to both front tyre tread faces.

Unable to visually inspect outer front brake pads.

Fail 17 Jan 2006 177,495 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front to rear fuel line corroded

o/s/f wheel rim damaged on inside edge.

slight wear in steering box.

small cuts to both front tyre tread faces

unable to visually inspect outer front brake pads

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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K227 JMY is a 1992 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K227 JMY, 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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K227 JMY is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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