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K518 BWN

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 BWN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,321 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,321 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,145 miles

rear exhaust box det & damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,694 miles

n/s/r tyre inside wall cuts

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Does K518 BWN have outstanding finance?

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