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K518 RUT

1992 BMW 518

White Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,675 mi
Last recorded182,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 RUT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 182,675 miles

heat shield insecure

slight leak from o/s rear shock absorber

slight wear in n/s track rod end

Pass 27 Jun 2013 174,809 miles

slight split in both wiper blades

slight wear to n/s track rod end

Fail 18 Jun 2013 174,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight split in both wiper blades

slight wear to n/s track rod end

Pass 18 Jun 2012 165,602 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s rear coil spring has heavy surface corrosion on lower coils

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

slight wear in o/s lower arm balljoint

surface corrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2011 156,107 miles

both front tyres show wear on inner and outer edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight fluffing to o/s front seat belt webbing

slight split to o/s wiper blade

slight split to rear exhaust joint

Pass 22 Jun 2010 149,511 miles

both front tyres show uneven wear across tread area

slight damage in zone *a* swept area

slight leak from o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 23 Jun 2009 143,078 miles

catalytic converter outer casing corroded

o/s front tyre shows uneven wear around outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please note heat sheild losse and showing corrison

Please note milage not legable

Fail 14 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please note heat sheild losse and showing corrison

Please note milage not legable

Pass 11 Jul 2007 134,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please note front heat sheild losse

Fail 30 Jun 2007 134,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please note front heat sheild losse

Pass 18 Jul 2006
Fail 12 Jul 2006

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 RUT is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RUT, 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 K518 RUT registered?

K518 RUT is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K518 RUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K518 RUT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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