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K790 CJM

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK790 CJM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine has oil leak

front and rear number plates cracked

rear axle bushes split

Fail 5 Feb 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine has oil leak

front and rear number plates cracked

rear axle bushes split

Pass 19 Feb 2009

both rear axle bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

head lamps have weak patterns

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 16 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear axle bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

head lamps have weak patterns

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 22 Feb 2008

both rear axle bushe split and worn

front brake discs worn

fuel lines corroded

n/s/r tyre out of shape

outer sills corroded

power steering box covered in oil

Pass 3 Apr 2007

adviseries as original mot

Fail 13 Mar 2007

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet not closing

both rear axle bushes split and worn

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod has slight play

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread (not repairable)

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

steering box covered in oil

Pass 29 Mar 2006

same advisories as initial mot test.

Fail 24 Mar 2006

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

coolant level low. †alternator missaligned. †n/s/f pad warning wires broken. †gearbox oil leak present.

digital mileage not displayed. †o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey. †n/s & o/s front shockers damp. †power steering system damp at box & resovoir pipe. †

underbody fuel pipes corroded. †n/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm. †

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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K790 CJM is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K790 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.

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K790 CJM is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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