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K273 RRK

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 RRK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 121,476 miles

Both wiper blades slack on arm's and spoiler one fitted incorrectly.. rear tyres on tread bars, Exhaust leakage out of centre box/cat

Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2007 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

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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K273 RRK is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K273 RRK, 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.

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What year was K273 RRK registered?

K273 RRK is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 13 May 1993.

Is K273 RRK safe to buy?

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