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K366 RVL

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,976 mi
Last recorded150,976 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK366 RVL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 150,976 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

front discs slightly worn

oil leak from rear diff

rear axle bushes seperating

Fail 8 Jan 2010 150,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

oil leak from rear diff

rear axle bushes seperating and have slight movement

Pass 9 Jan 2009 147,352 miles

nearside front brake pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2008 142,454 miles

both floor to sills corroding.

rear anti-roll bar linkage arm bushes.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 135,911 miles

1/ steel fuel breather pipe very corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2007 135,911 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1/ temp fuel cap fitted but of sealing type †2/ slight play in steering †3/ o/s & n/s front tyres showing wear on inner edges & n/s showing wear on outer side wall †4/ n/s/r shocker weeping

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 130,679 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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K366 RVL is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K366 RVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K366 RVL registered?

K366 RVL is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K366 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K366 RVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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