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K712 EYM

1992 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,199 mi
Last recorded232,199 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK712 EYM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 232,199 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 215,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 194,019 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 193,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive 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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K712 EYM is a 1992 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K712 EYM, 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

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What year was K712 EYM registered?

K712 EYM is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 24 September 1992.

Is K712 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K712 EYM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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