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L577 SHU

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,675 mi
Last recorded172,675 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 SHU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 172,675 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 168,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 168,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 163,211 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 163,211 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 156,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 156,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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L577 SHU is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L577 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 L577 SHU registered?

L577 SHU is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L577 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L577 SHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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