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K919 WRJ

1992 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,232 mi
Last recorded147,232 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK919 WRJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 147,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

diff leak

offside front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 142,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

differential leaking

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front (upper)bottom ball joint boot torn

nearside front inner track rod end boot torn

offside front & both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

offside front anti-roll bar link joint boot torn

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2009 142,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

differential leaking

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front (upper)bottom ball joint boot torn

nearside front inner track rod end boot torn

offside front & both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

offside front anti-roll bar link joint boot torn

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 138,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs heavaly corroded

fuel pipes corroding

middle section heat sheild insurcure

nearside front flexy brake hose cut but not to cords

offside rear brake pipe corroded

pad inspection

play in steering joint

Pass 6 Mar 2007 132,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

differential is oil soaked

en gine noisey

head lamps are on the lowest setting when the adjuster is set to zero

Fail 3 Mar 2007 132,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

differential oil soaked

engine noisey

headlamps at lowest setting, electric adjuster on 0

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

play in nearside front outer track rod end

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 126,903 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 126,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

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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K919 WRJ is a 1992 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K919 WRJ, 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 K919 WRJ registered?

K919 WRJ is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 9 October 1992.

Is K919 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K919 WRJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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