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K356 NTL

1992 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,261 mi
Last recorded176,261 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 NTL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 176,261 miles

n/s/r handbrake effort not as good as o/s

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r sill rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2009 176,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

n/s/r handbrake effort not as good as o/s

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r sill rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2007 171,318 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 171,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside 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)

o/s outer sill corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2006 166,970 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 166,970 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear suspension bushes not quite fitted correctly

Pass 13 Oct 2005 162,356 miles

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

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

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

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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K356 NTL is a 1992 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 K356 NTL, 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 K356 NTL registered?

K356 NTL is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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