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L563 SHU

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,522 mi
Last recorded141,522 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 SHU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 141,522 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded REAR

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 141,522 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard CATALYST MISSING (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded REAR

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,781 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 138,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,947 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish/crack in treads

both front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

nearside and offside rear subframe attachment rubbers starting to wear

steering wheel condition starting to deteriorate-rubber grip starting to become loose slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2019 133,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish/crack in treads

both front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

steering wheel condition starting to deteriorate-rubber grip starting to become loose slightly

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded through

Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back / across axle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on / pads appear to be ok

Fail 1 Feb 2011 129,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

front/rear discs corroided

Pass 24 Jan 2008 116,629 miles

Advise exhaust slight corroded !

Advise slight play in offside trackrod end !

Pass 26 Jan 2007 95,147 miles

advise rear suspension front bushes slight worn !

advise various rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Fail 26 Jan 2007 95,147 miles

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

advise rear suspension front bushes slight worn !

advise various rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 27 Jan 2006 88,399 miles

advise front brake discs and brake pads will need replacing soon ,

advise fuel pipes starting to corode

Pass 17 Dec 2004 81,819 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2004 81,819 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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L563 SHU is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L563 SHU, 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 L563 SHU registered?

L563 SHU is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L563 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L563 SHU shows 15 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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