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K661 OFE

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,947 mi
Last recorded243,947 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK661 OFE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 243,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 236,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 231,857 miles

underbody surface corossion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 219,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 218,979 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 215,034 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 209,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 209,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2007 203,629 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 203,629 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 197,433 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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K661 OFE is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 135,059 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 K661 OFE, 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 34 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 K661 OFE?

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What year was K661 OFE registered?

K661 OFE is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K661 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K661 OFE 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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