MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K78 SHS is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K78 SHS, 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.
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How do I check the history of K78 SHS?
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What year was K78 SHS registered?
K78 SHS is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is K78 SHS safe to buy?
The MOT history for K78 SHS 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.
Does K78 SHS have outstanding finance?
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