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K276 UPH

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,907 mi
Last recorded226,907 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 UPH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 226,907 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 220,263 miles

fuel pipe at tank perishing

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 4 Nov 2005 212,228 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 212,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K276 UPH is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K276 UPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K276 UPH registered?

K276 UPH is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 20 August 1992.

Is K276 UPH safe to buy?

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