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K675 MBP

1992 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,714 mi
Last recorded158,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK675 MBP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 158,714 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 158,714 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise damage nsr tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2006 153,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 153,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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K675 MBP is a 1992 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K675 MBP, 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.

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What year was K675 MBP registered?

K675 MBP is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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