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L273 FNK

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,646 mi
Last recorded63,646 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 FNK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 543,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 53,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR CORRODING.

POWER STEERING RESOVOIR PIPE TO PUMP DAMP.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 48,270 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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L273 FNK is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L273 FNK, 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 L273 FNK?

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What year was L273 FNK registered?

L273 FNK is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L273 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L273 FNK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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