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K447 EUJ

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,955 mi
Last recorded168,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK447 EUJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 168,955 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 168,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 166,897 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 166,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K447 EUJ is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K447 EUJ, 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 K447 EUJ registered?

K447 EUJ is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K447 EUJ safe to buy?

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