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L472 KFA

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,809 mi
Last recorded194,809 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 KFA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 194,809 miles

fuel pipes corroded.bushes worn in rear axle.ferrells on brake pipes rusty. adjusters for headlights needed

Fail 23 Nov 2007 194,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bushes in rear axle worn

ferrells on brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2006 186,554 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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L472 KFA 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 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 118,396 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L472 KFA, 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

How do I check the history of L472 KFA?

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What year was L472 KFA registered?

L472 KFA is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L472 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L472 KFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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