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L373 KEC

1993 BMW 518

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL373 KEC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 116,605 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 114,117 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 114,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 108,899 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 108,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 102,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 102,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Oct 2005 86,661 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 86,661 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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L373 KEC is a 1993 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L373 KEC, 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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L373 KEC is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L373 KEC safe to buy?

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