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K343 PAE

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK343 PAE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 111,342 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008
Fail 25 Sep 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 106,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 106,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K343 PAE is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K343 PAE, 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.

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What year was K343 PAE registered?

K343 PAE is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 23 December 1992.

Is K343 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K343 PAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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