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L480 AVL

1994 BMW 318

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

199,603 mi
Last recorded199,603 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 AVL
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 199,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 199,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 199,603 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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L480 AVL is a 1994 BMW 318 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L480 AVL registered?

L480 AVL is a 1994 BMW 318, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L480 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 AVL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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