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K679 BND

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,582 mi
Last recorded114,582 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK679 BND
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2007 114,582 miles

both front tyre's worn close to legal limit

centre stop light not working but not standard fit

coil spring's corroded

front and rear brake hose's slightly perished

fuel pipe's corroded

hand brake high and rear hand brake border line pass when in rolling road

minor exhaust leak

rear a.b.s. ring's corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in nearside front steering idler

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing and slightly noisy (border line pass)

wiper's slightly poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2006 108,861 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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K679 BND is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K679 BND, 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 K679 BND registered?

K679 BND is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K679 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for K679 BND shows 2 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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