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KUJ 288P

1975 BMW 518

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,719 mi
Last recorded91,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUJ 288P
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,719 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 91,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 90,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe above diff rusty

n/s/f floor rusty has been repaired inside

n/s/r wheel arch repaired with tank tape

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2007 90,591 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe above diff rusty

n/s/f floor rusty has been repaired inside

n/s/r wheel arch repaired with tank tape

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,567 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch repaired with tank tape

rear bumper rusty

rear silencer mounting repaired with wire

Fail 22 Jun 2006 89,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel arch repaired with tank tape

rear bumper rusty

rear silencer mounting repaired with wire

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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KUJ 288P is a 1975 BMW 518 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KUJ 288P, 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 51 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUJ 288P?

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What year was KUJ 288P registered?

KUJ 288P is a 1975 BMW 518, first registered on 7 August 1975.

Is KUJ 288P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUJ 288P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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