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K722 CJM

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK722 CJM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 118,129 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 118,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2014 117,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside front tyre is cracking in the tread

Pass 18 May 2013 117,295 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 116,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 115,689 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 115,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 115,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 115,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 114,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n\s\f tyre has cot in side wall

no speedo

Pass 2 Feb 2007 108,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 106,161 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K722 CJM is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K722 CJM, 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

How do I check the history of K722 CJM?

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What year was K722 CJM registered?

K722 CJM is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K722 CJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K722 CJM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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