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L302 VLB

1993 BMW 518

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

356,169 mi
Last recorded356,169 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL302 VLB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 356,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 345,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 327,430 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 312,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 312,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 292,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 278,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 271,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 243,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 243,633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 243,517 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 243,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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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L302 VLB is a 1993 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L302 VLB, 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 L302 VLB?

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What year was L302 VLB registered?

L302 VLB is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L302 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L302 VLB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L302 VLB have outstanding finance?

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