MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside sill corroded
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside sill corroded
rear discs corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L309 GYK is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L309 GYK, 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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What year was L309 GYK registered?
L309 GYK is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 27 August 1993.
Is L309 GYK safe to buy?
The MOT history for L309 GYK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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