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K951 HMX

1992 BMW 518

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,087 mi
Last recorded145,087 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK951 HMX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 145,087 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2009 133,046 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play and wear in steering joints and box

play in steering wheel

washer jets aimed badly

Fail 13 Sep 2008 132,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 132,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007
Pass 24 Jul 2006 129,764 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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K951 HMX is a 1992 BMW 518 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K951 HMX, 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 K951 HMX registered?

K951 HMX is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K951 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K951 HMX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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