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L159 KEW

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,159 mi
Last recorded81,159 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 KEW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel strap corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 76,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle piece (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,346 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear ridgid fuel pipes corroded (just okay) (7.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 73,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center rubber exhaust hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f (8.2.3)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear ridgid fuel pipes corroded (just okay) (7.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,869 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 67,757 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,197 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Fuel pipes very rusty.

Rear axle carrier mounings worn.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,197 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipes very rusty.

Rear axle carrier mounings worn.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 62,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 62,659 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

petrol pipes corroded at rear

Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,666 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER BUSH HAS SLIGHT WEAR

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 2 Jun 2009 61,666 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER BUSH HAS SLIGHT WEAR

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 19 May 2008 60,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,979 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,242 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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L159 KEW is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 L159 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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L159 KEW is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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