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K780 VWL

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,288 mi
Last recorded92,288 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 VWL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,288 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 93,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 85,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 85,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 73,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 68,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 161,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 156,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 156,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K780 VWL is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K780 VWL, 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.

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What year was K780 VWL registered?

K780 VWL is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 17 September 1992.

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