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L611 DPF

1993 BMW 518

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,750 mi
Last recorded137,750 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL611 DPF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 137,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 132,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre rear exhaust mount starting to seperate

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 132,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre rear exhaust mount starting to seperate

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 124,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 119,398 miles

Letters on rear Number Plate in slightly poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fuel pipes starting to rust

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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L611 DPF is a 1993 BMW 518 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L611 DPF, 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 L611 DPF registered?

L611 DPF is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L611 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L611 DPF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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