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K97 XUH

1992 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

154,236 mi
Last recorded154,236 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 XUH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2008 154,236 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 152,059 miles

has slight play in o/s steering idler

Fail 31 Jul 2007 152,059 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

has slight play in o/s steering idler

Pass 18 Jul 2006 148,337 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 148,330 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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