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K441 ABV

1999 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,382 mi
Last recorded139,382 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK441 ABV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 139,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 138,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 136,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 133,668 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 133,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 130,342 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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K441 ABV is a 1999 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K441 ABV, 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 27 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K441 ABV?

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What year was K441 ABV registered?

K441 ABV is a 1999 BMW 518, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is K441 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K441 ABV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K441 ABV have outstanding finance?

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