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L301 COJ

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,777 mi
Last recorded134,777 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 COJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009 134,777 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 134,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 132,875 miles

slight suspension knocks.corrosion to rear coil springs.underbody corrosion.front brake discs poor condition.fuel lines very poor condition.front susp bushes poor condition.play in o/s/f steering idler.o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/f tyres cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 130,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 128,024 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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L301 COJ is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black 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 L301 COJ, 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 L301 COJ?

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What year was L301 COJ registered?

L301 COJ is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L301 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L301 COJ 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.

Does L301 COJ have outstanding finance?

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