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L158 KEW

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,165 mi
Last recorded171,165 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 KEW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 171,165 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre crackede on sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2009 168,719 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 163,760 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 163,760 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 158,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 151,603 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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L158 KEW is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 118,396 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 L158 KEW, 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 33 years old, this BMW 518 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L158 KEW registered?

L158 KEW is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L158 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L158 KEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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