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K273 UNX

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,758 mi
Last recorded56,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK273 UNX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,482 miles

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 39,851 miles

outer edge wear on near side tyre †outer edge wear on off side front tyre

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 UNX is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K273 UNX, 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 K273 UNX?

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What year was K273 UNX registered?

K273 UNX is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K273 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K273 UNX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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