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EGV 693Y

1983 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,979 mi
Last recorded97,979 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW 51893,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 693Y
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,979 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 97,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,457 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,353 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2008 92,353 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 92,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

parking brake sticking

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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EGV 693Y is a 1983 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 93,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGV 693Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGV 693Y registered?

EGV 693Y is a 1983 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is EGV 693Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 693Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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