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K547 PRK

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,528 mi
Last recorded82,528 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK547 PRK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,528 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,011 miles

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

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

bent offside wiper arm scratching windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

front heat shield insecure

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2010 71,011 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

bent offside wiper arm scratching windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

front heat shield insecure

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2008 59,571 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 36,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,982 miles

o/s/f track rod end worn

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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K547 PRK is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K547 PRK, 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 K547 PRK registered?

K547 PRK is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 4 December 1992.

Is K547 PRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K547 PRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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