MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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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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