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K534 ESS

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK534 ESS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,948 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,091 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,744 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,153 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,950 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 39,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K534 ESS is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K534 ESS, 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 K534 ESS registered?

K534 ESS is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K534 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K534 ESS shows 12 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.

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