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K779 RVH

1992 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,843 mi
Last recorded74,843 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 RVH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,843 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,068 miles

slight corrosion to front sills

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,215 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,316 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,748 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,472 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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K779 RVH is a 1992 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K779 RVH, 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 K779 RVH registered?

K779 RVH is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K779 RVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K779 RVH shows 10 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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