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K386 FUA

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 FUA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 135,044 miles

nearside front tyre,inner tread pattern worn

offside front tyre,outer wall starting to split

Fail 21 Jul 2006 134,778 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre,inner tread pattern worn

offside front tyre,outer wall splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2005 129,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 129,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K386 FUA is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K386 FUA, 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 K386 FUA registered?

K386 FUA is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K386 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K386 FUA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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