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K832 VVR

1992 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,359 mi
Last recorded137,359 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK832 VVR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2010 137,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 133,379 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 133,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 130,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 130,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 126,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 126,956 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 123,981 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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K832 VVR is a 1992 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K832 VVR, 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 K832 VVR registered?

K832 VVR is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K832 VVR safe to buy?

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