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K328 PBJ

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,305 mi
Last recorded135,305 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK328 PBJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 135,305 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 135,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 125,528 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 125,922 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 123,704 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear of car are very corroded and should be replaced soon.

Metal fuel pipes under car are very corroded.

Middle exhaust mounting rubber is broken and repaired with large plastic zip tie, which in turn is nearly off mounting bracket.

Welded repair at rear of nearside inner / outer sill checked best possible but hindered by thick sealant coating.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 123,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Metal brake pipes at rear of car are very corroded and should be replaced soon.

Metal fuel pipes under car are very corroded.

Middle exhaust mounting rubber is broken and repaired with large plastic zip tie, which in turn is nearly off mounting bracket.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 117,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K328 PBJ is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K328 PBJ, 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 K328 PBJ registered?

K328 PBJ is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K328 PBJ safe to buy?

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