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A3 LWW

1992 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 518135,059 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LWW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019
Pass 16 Nov 2018

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017
Pass 19 May 2016

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear outeraxle bushes have slight wear

offside rear handbrake cable bent and corroded

offside rear outer tyre wall perishing

steering slightly rough

Fail 14 Apr 2016

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint, showing wear

Nearside Front flexi brake hose, cracking through the holding clamp

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking on shoulder

Offside Rear handbrake cable bent and corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both side rear axle sub frame outer bushes, appear worn.

cracked rear number plate

wipers both smeary, but acceptable for test

Pass 15 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012
Pass 26 Oct 2011
Pass 27 Oct 2010
Pass 27 Oct 2009

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 177,835 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 177,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 174,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 170,178 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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A3 LWW is a 1992 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A3 LWW, 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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A3 LWW is a 1992 BMW 518, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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