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K978 AFA

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,463 mi
Last recorded133,463 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 AFA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 133,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 130,581 miles

Covers fitted to sills so cannot assess properly.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 124,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,222 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 117,968 miles

Fuel lines badly corroded.

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 117,968 miles

Fuel lines badly corroded.

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 114,830 miles

Fuel lines badly corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 114,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 112,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 109,677 miles

Bushing to rear transaxle beam deteriorated and showing considerable free play.

Centre exhaust rubber slightly split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight stone chip in windscreen to nearside.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 107,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 103,740 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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K978 AFA is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K978 AFA, 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 K978 AFA registered?

K978 AFA is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 4 December 1992.

Is K978 AFA safe to buy?

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