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L259 BHA

1993 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,299 mi
Last recorded84,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 BHA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside park brake effort low

Fail 31 Dec 2008 83,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside park brake effort low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,656 miles

Rear rubber exhaust mounting broken (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Slight wear and movement at steering box arm when shaken

Battery tray area abit corroded and chassis area beneath battery tray also abit corroded

Both front b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished

Front chassis areas around subframe mount areas getting corroded abit and subframe abit corroded

N/S main beam h/lamp abit deterioated at reflector

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends and in other places

Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,655 miles

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

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

Battery tray area abit corroded and chassis area beneath battery tray also abit corroded

Both front b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished

Both front tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Front chassis areas around subframe mount areas getting corroded abit and subframe abit corroded

N/S main beam h/lamp abit deterioated at reflector

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at ends and in other places

Rear rubber exhaust mounting broken (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Slight wear and movement at steering box arm when shaken

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,845 miles

Fuel pipes are rusty.

Nearside main beam headlamp is poor.

Offside mirror damaged.

Rear steel brake pipe above fuel tank is rusty.

Rear tyres are worn close to wear bars.

Reduced park performance at offside.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight play eithin nearside fronr suspension.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,955 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 47,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Engine noisy

fuel pipes corroded

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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L259 BHA is a 1993 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L259 BHA, 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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L259 BHA is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 22 December 1993.

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