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L203 SES

1993 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,948 mi
Last recorded121,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 SES
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 121,948 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,021 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 103,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 81,591 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 81,574 miles

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.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 72,147 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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