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K684 RLN

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,891 mi
Last recorded217,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK684 RLN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 217,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 208,174 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2011 208,174 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 199,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 191,641 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front thrust arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2009 191,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front thrust arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2008 179,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2008 179,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 170,204 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front thrust arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Jun 2007 170,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front thrust arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jun 2006 159,162 miles

exhaust baffles loose

unable to check brake pipes thoughly due to anti corrosive material coating

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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K684 RLN is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K684 RLN, 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

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What year was K684 RLN registered?

K684 RLN is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K684 RLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K684 RLN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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