MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s mirror missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s mirror missing
slight corrosion rear brake pipes
slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have slight cracking in tread
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L168 OPW is a 1993 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L168 OPW, 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 L168 OPW registered?
L168 OPW is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 17 September 1993.
Is L168 OPW safe to buy?
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