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L433 LNB

1993 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 LNB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,410 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 95,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 87,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,347 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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L433 LNB is a 1993 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L433 LNB, 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 L433 LNB registered?

L433 LNB is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L433 LNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L433 LNB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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