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K299 YPC

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,988 mi
Last recorded109,988 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 YPC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,988 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 109,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 104,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,805 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 89,805 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K299 YPC is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K299 YPC, 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 K299 YPC registered?

K299 YPC is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K299 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K299 YPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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