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KXI 390

1996 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 518126,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 390
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,568 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel from box (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 90,863 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel from box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,991 miles

Offside hand brake low on effort

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,980 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,377 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box and steel hanger corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,652 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped, system still supported

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,459 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,430 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,751 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 67,751 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KXI 390 is a 1996 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 126,076 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 KXI 390, 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 30 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KXI 390 registered?

KXI 390 is a 1996 BMW 518, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is KXI 390 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXI 390 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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