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K537 DAO

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK537 DAO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,389 miles

fuel lines under car corrodeing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,412 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bo0th front brake hoses slightly cracking

front discs partly worn

fuel lines corroddeing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 106,412 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bo0th front brake hoses slightly cracking

front discs partly worn

fuel lines corroddeing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 101,027 miles

n/s track rod end boot split

n/s/f tyre 2mm onoutter edge

o/s track rod end boot split

o/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

petorl pipe breather badly corroded at rear

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,573 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 94,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes and fueltank breather pipes starting to corrode

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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K537 DAO is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K537 DAO, 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.

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What year was K537 DAO registered?

K537 DAO is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is K537 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K537 DAO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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