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K583 YJO

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,280 mi
Last recorded170,280 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK583 YJO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 170,280 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 170,280 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 163,506 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 157,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 157,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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K583 YJO is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K583 YJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K583 YJO registered?

K583 YJO is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K583 YJO safe to buy?

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