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L201 LRR

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,703 mi
Last recorded9,703 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 LRR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 9,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 8,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 5,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 5,724 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 5,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 5,724 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 5,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 5,724 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 5,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 5,598 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 5,594 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 2,347 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 2,347 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Feb 2006 106,973 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,973 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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L201 LRR is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L201 LRR, 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 L201 LRR registered?

L201 LRR is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L201 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 LRR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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