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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
The nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the chords
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cut on side wall of o/s/f tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cut on side wall of o/s/f tyre
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear exhaust box det & damaged
n/s/r tyre inside wall cuts
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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K518 BWN is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 K518 BWN, 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.
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What year was K518 BWN registered?
K518 BWN is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 10 February 1993.
Is K518 BWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for K518 BWN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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