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K306 UJT

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,162 mi
Last recorded207,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 UJT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 207,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 200,772 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 197,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 197,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 193,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 193,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 189,516 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 186,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 182,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 174,552 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 170,883 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 168,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 160,824 miles

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 UJT is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K306 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

K306 UJT is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is K306 UJT safe to buy?

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