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L655 THU

1993 BMW 518

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

150,525 mi
Last recorded150,525 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 THU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2007 150,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dash breaking up n/s

Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,710 miles

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

n/s park brake slightly low

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2006 40,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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L655 THU is a 1993 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L655 THU, 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 L655 THU?

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What year was L655 THU registered?

L655 THU is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 4 October 1993.

Is L655 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L655 THU 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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