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K306 ERM

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,910 mi
Last recorded146,910 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 ERM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 146,910 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 146,910 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 140,445 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 134,817 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 134,817 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2006 127,464 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 127,464 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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K306 ERM is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K306 ERM, 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 K306 ERM registered?

K306 ERM is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 27 October 1992.

Is K306 ERM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K306 ERM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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