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K648 WPM

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,604 mi
Last recorded155,604 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK648 WPM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 155,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 152,242 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 152,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 148,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 144,634 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear no.plates

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 142,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 141,577 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 141,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 137,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 129,150 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K648 WPM is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K648 WPM, 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 K648 WPM registered?

K648 WPM is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K648 WPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K648 WPM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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