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L661 GMJ

1993 BMW 518

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,311 mi
Last recorded124,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW 518118,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 GMJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 124,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 124,109 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 123,637 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 123,631 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 122,052 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,091 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 120,086 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 118,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,363 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,176 miles

FRONT X MEMBER DISTORTED

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,556 miles

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.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,556 miles

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.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 82,875 miles

FRONT RAD X MEMBER DISTORTED

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,649 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,009 miles

Slight damage to front crossmember

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Dec 2006 66,660 miles

N/S/F suspension thrust arm ball joint gaiter split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,660 miles

N/S/F suspension thrust arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,190 miles

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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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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What year was L661 GMJ registered?

L661 GMJ is a 1993 BMW 518, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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