MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
vehicle running very hot
has slight play in o/s steering idler
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
has slight play in o/s steering idler
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
alternator belt slack
slight play steering box drop arm
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K97 XUH is a 1992 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 K97 XUH, 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 K97 XUH registered?
K97 XUH is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 25 September 1992.
Is K97 XUH safe to buy?
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