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L198 UMR

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 UMR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 73,428 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to overheating and to postpone any further damage to engine or bodywork (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating through the cat. converter test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 73,032 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 73,032 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,541 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 71,541 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 68,167 miles

Steering system slightly rough noisey in column (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,227 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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L198 UMR is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L198 UMR, 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 L198 UMR registered?

L198 UMR is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L198 UMR safe to buy?

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