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K957 KGN

1992 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,961 mi
Last recorded134,961 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK957 KGN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 134,961 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 134,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 147,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 149,278 miles

1. Windscreen is chipped in zone a †2. Some freeplay detected at steering wheel †3. Ns & OS inner & outer sills are corroded †4. Fuel pipes are corroded †5. Steel brake pipes are corroded †

6. Ns & Os inner Tca bushes are perished (rear) †7. Osr outer wheel arch is corroded †8. Some play in steering †9 Brake Flexi hoses are perished

Fail 4 Sep 2006 149,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1. Windscreen is chipped zone B †2. Some freeplay detected at steering wheel †3. Ns & OS inner & outer sills are corroded †4. Steel brake pipoes are corroded †5. Fuel pipes are corroded †

6. Ns & Os inner TCA bushes are perrished (rear) †7. Osr outer wheel arch is corroded †8. Some play in steering †9. Brake flexi hoses are perished

Pass 13 Sep 2005 142,821 miles

Both outer bushes on rear axle in poor condition

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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K957 KGN is a 1992 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K957 KGN, 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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K957 KGN is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K957 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K957 KGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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