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K554 RDE

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,374 mi
Last recorded82,374 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK554 RDE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,374 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres got uneven wear

o's'r wheel tight to turn

slight corrosion on all prake pipes

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight rust under car

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,556 miles

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

Oil leak

floor rusted

inner sills rusted

rust spots under car

Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,556 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

floor rusted

inner sills rusted

rust spots under car

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,445 miles

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,676 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

fuel pipes rusted

play in steering

Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,344 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

fuel pipes rusted

play in steering

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,387 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes rusted

handbrake could be better

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,823 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes rusted

play in steering

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,146 miles

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,540 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,268 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads low

slight play n/s/f ball joint

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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K554 RDE is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K554 RDE, 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 K554 RDE registered?

K554 RDE is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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