1992 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · K966 RKE
1992 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1992. Recorded mileage 96,008 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1796cc
K966 RKE Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2009
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K966 RKE Mileage History
- 02/02/200699,683 mi
- 03/03/200896,008 mi-3,675 mi
- 05/03/200896,008 mi
Average of roughly -1,762 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K966 RKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 518 (K966 RKE) between February 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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