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K289 WPF

1993 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,580 mi
Last recorded69,580 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 WPF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,580 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s/f tyre edge worn.

n/s/r tyre tread low.

oil leak.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,906 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,713 miles

Tail pipe and box badly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,713 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tail pipe and box badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,126 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,124 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2006 43,500 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 43,500 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K289 WPF is a 1993 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K289 WPF, 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

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What year was K289 WPF registered?

K289 WPF is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K289 WPF safe to buy?

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