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K555 DJG

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,488 mi
Last recorded131,488 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 DJG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2008 131,488 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dif leaking oil

n/ and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but did not crumble or go through when lightly tapped by corrision assesment tool and pushed by fingers and thumbs pressure

n/s/fand o/s/f chassis legs rusty but not holed or weakend

steering column has slight play in bottom bush

Pass 2 Jul 2007 122,972 miles

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

brake pipes across rear slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2006 113,428 miles

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
Full BMW 518 reliability report

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K555 DJG is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 118,396 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 K555 DJG, 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 33 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K555 DJG registered?

K555 DJG is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 24 April 1993.

Is K555 DJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 DJG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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