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K888 SLO

1994 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,432 mi
Last recorded65,432 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 SLO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,081 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel cap door missing

nearside indicator tell tale not work but audible in working recomend attention

offside outter sill corroded

rear coil springs corroded

unable to view front and rear brakes fully

Pass 31 May 2012 63,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dampness around steering box

Fail 30 May 2012 63,314 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dampness around steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,034 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,034 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,562 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,795 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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K888 SLO is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 132,368 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 K888 SLO, 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 32 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K888 SLO registered?

K888 SLO is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is K888 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 SLO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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