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K59 OAB

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,152 mi
Last recorded130,152 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 OAB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 130,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

underbody rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 130,152 miles

underbody rusted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,157 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 127,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,599 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 123,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 122,817 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 122,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 121,915 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 120,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006

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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K59 OAB is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 118,396 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K59 OAB, 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 K59 OAB registered?

K59 OAB is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K59 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K59 OAB shows 12 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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