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124,311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres [old] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel and brake lines light corrosion
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/JackingPoint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/JackingPoint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabilser Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/JackingPoint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/JackingPoint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL Jacking Points starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Odometer display deteriorating.
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm, Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FRONT X MEMBER DISTORTED
Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FRONT X MEMBER DISTORTED
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/F BRAKE
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front crossmeber accident damaged.Slight corrosion on rear fuel pipes.Perishing on rear tyre sidewalls NS & OS.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear number delaminating.
Front crossmeber accident damaged.Slight corrosion on rear fuel pipes.Perishing on rear tyre sidewalls NS & OS.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear number delaminating.
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight delaminating of rear number plate.
Slight perishing on rear tyres.Corosion on rear petrol pipes.
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
FRONT RAD X MEMBER DISTORTED
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Slight damage to front crossmember
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
N/S/F suspension thrust arm ball joint gaiter split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S/F suspension thrust arm ball joint gaiter split
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L661 GMJ is a 1993 BMW 518 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 L661 GMJ, 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.
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L661 GMJ is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 August 1993.
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