MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine over heated at end of test
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
engine over heated at end of test
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L404 EHG is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L404 EHG, 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 L404 EHG registered?
L404 EHG is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L404 EHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L404 EHG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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