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K312 WKE

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK312 WKE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020

outer fuel filler flap insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2019
Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,691 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 58,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017
Fail 20 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,261 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,951 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs scored .

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,371 miles

front and rear brake discs scored .

Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs scored .

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,403 miles

o/s front brake discs scored

Fail 4 Jul 2013 46,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s front brake discs scored

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,458 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 44,458 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,927 miles

front and rear brake disc scored .

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,365 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,632 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted .

Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs rusted .

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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K312 WKE is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 K312 WKE, 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.

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What year was K312 WKE registered?

K312 WKE is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K312 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K312 WKE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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