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L999 KAM

1994 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 KAM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 113,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,668 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 111,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 108,056 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 105,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,234 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 100,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,886 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 90,194 miles

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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L999 KAM is a 1994 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 132,368 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 L999 KAM, 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 32 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L999 KAM?

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What year was L999 KAM registered?

L999 KAM is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L999 KAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 KAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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