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K647 RLX

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,053 mi
Last recorded43,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 RLX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,053 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 42,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,675 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,685 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,472 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
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K647 RLX is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K647 RLX, 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 K647 RLX?

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What year was K647 RLX registered?

K647 RLX is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K647 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K647 RLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K647 RLX have outstanding finance?

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