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L191 FAN

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,691 mi
Last recorded113,691 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 FAN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 113,691 miles

fuel pipe corroded rear section

nearside rear and offside rear outer swivel links deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,766 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear outer swivel links deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,568 miles

fuel pipe front too rear corroded

offside and nearside rear outer swivel links joints deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,854 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 110,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,602 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 108,272 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 105,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 103,826 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 103,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

metal furl pipes corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in front steering ball joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2006 102,427 miles

3mm left on n/s/r tyre

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

staining on fuel filter

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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L191 FAN is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L191 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L191 FAN registered?

L191 FAN is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L191 FAN safe to buy?

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