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L344 DOA

1993 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,928 mi
Last recorded164,928 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL344 DOA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 164,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 163,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 162,040 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 160,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 157,611 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 157,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working none (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 154,553 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 154,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 149,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 146,112 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 146,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 141,008 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 141,008 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 138,905 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 136,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

disc brakes all round are corroded

front wipers only just clean windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 135,002 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 131,432 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 128,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 128,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 124,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L344 DOA is a 1993 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L344 DOA, 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 L344 DOA registered?

L344 DOA is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L344 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L344 DOA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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