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L331 LJN

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,814 mi
Last recorded181,814 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 LJN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2008 181,814 miles

nearside front fog lamp does not work

offside rear subframe to suspension arm joint is worn

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

windscreen is marked

Pass 24 May 2007 173,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe to offside rear hose is slightly corroded

engine oil level is low

knock in the steering

Pass 24 May 2006 164,909 miles

centre exhaust silencer leaking

corrosion on rear brake pipes

gearbox oil leak

offside front tie bar bush worn

rear 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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L331 LJN is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L331 LJN, 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

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What year was L331 LJN registered?

L331 LJN is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L331 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L331 LJN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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