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K98 MGC

1992 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 MGC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2010

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front shock absorbers weak

both o/s headlamp glasss cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear view mirror missing

underbody rusty and weak in places

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,281 miles

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)

brake pad warning light on

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

ignition barrel missing

o/s head lamp glass cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2009 110,183 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

brake pad warning light on

brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

ignition barrel missing

o/s head lamp glass cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2008 106,273 miles

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

Front to rear fuel pipes VERY corroded

Nearside and offside rear wishbone small link joints worn

Fail 8 Aug 2008 106,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes VERY corroded

Nearside and offside rear wishbone small link joints worn

Fail 14 Aug 2007 101,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 101,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 96,237 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 96,161 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

interior mirror missing

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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K98 MGC is a 1992 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K98 MGC, 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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K98 MGC is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 14 December 1992.

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