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L257 WBJ

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,325 mi
Last recorded164,325 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 164,325 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 164,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 157,846 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 157,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L257 WBJ is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L257 WBJ, 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

How do I check the history of L257 WBJ?

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What year was L257 WBJ registered?

L257 WBJ is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L257 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 WBJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L257 WBJ have outstanding finance?

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