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K2 BOE

1994 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

152,068 mi
Last recorded152,068 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 BOE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2008 152,068 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

frint too rear fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 144,899 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

alternator belt cracking

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

noise on front suspension whilst driving

offside front tyre side wall cracking

unable to check nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2007 144,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

alternator belt cracking

nearside front tyre side walls cracking

noise on front suspension whilst driving.

offside front tyre side walls cracking

unable to check nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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K2 BOE is a 1994 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 132,368 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 K2 BOE, 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 32 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K2 BOE registered?

K2 BOE is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is K2 BOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 BOE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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