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K61 PSU

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,969 mi
Last recorded220,969 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 PSU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2011 220,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 210,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,329 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pad warning light illuminated

dashboard lights intermmitant operation

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 93,195 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs on inside faces

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe bushes worn

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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K61 PSU is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K61 PSU, 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

How do I check the history of K61 PSU?

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What year was K61 PSU registered?

K61 PSU is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K61 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K61 PSU shows 5 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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