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L567 FVS

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,141 mi
Last recorded140,141 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL567 FVS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 140,141 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link top rubber boots damaged, offside front drop link has play in its ball joint

nearside rear door corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight blow rear box and centre exhaust joint

slight play both front steering idler's and all steering joints

underside of car oil soaked

Pass 22 Sep 2011 134,489 miles

engine oil soaked

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear door corroded

rear outer c/v boots perished

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play all steering joints

slight play steering box

Fail 15 Sep 2011 134,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil soaked

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear door corroded

rear outer c/v boots perished

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play all steering joints

slight play steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2010 126,976 miles

chip screen

n/s/f tyre on limit

slight play steering box

Fail 30 Apr 2010 126,974 miles

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

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre on limit

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 May 2009 121,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn + perished

play in steering idlers

Pass 6 Mar 2008 112,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006

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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L567 FVS is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 L567 FVS, 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 L567 FVS?

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What year was L567 FVS registered?

L567 FVS is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L567 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L567 FVS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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