MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake pipes have been greased
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes have been greased
All brake pipes heavily greased.
Exhaust mount perished.
Front number plate slightly discoloured.
Fuel lines corroded.
Small amount of play in nearside steering idler.
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L166 OEX is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 L166 OEX, 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 L166 OEX registered?
L166 OEX is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L166 OEX safe to buy?
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