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K602 VTA

1993 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK602 VTA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,327 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 98,307 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering box damp

Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,700 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING COROSSION RIDGES AT EDGES.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF INNER TRACK ROD END.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 86,249 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,918 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,507 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 71,402 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K602 VTA is a 1993 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K602 VTA, 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 K602 VTA registered?

K602 VTA is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K602 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K602 VTA 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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