MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs inner face rusty
rear suspension mountings cracked
slight movement & knock at steering column
slight skiffing noise at nearside rear brake
Fuel pipe/s corroded
advise leak from nearside rear diff.seal
advise offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar bushes perished
advise rear axle front mounting bushes perished and slight wear
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
advise leak from nearside rear diff.seal
advise offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar bushes perished
advise rear axle front mounting bushes perished and slight wear.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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L203 SES is a 1993 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L203 SES, 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 L203 SES registered?
L203 SES is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 August 1993.
Is L203 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for L203 SES shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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