1993 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · L761 EBO
1993 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 119,039 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L761 EBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 119,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L761 EBO Mileage History
- 04/10/2023115,938 mi
- 08/11/2024118,324 mi+2,386 mi
- 19/11/2024118,324 mi
- 03/11/2025119,039 mi+715 mi
- 04/11/2025119,039 mi
Average of roughly 1,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L761 EBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 518 (L761 EBO) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center door pillar area (7.1.1 ”; “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to outer sill (7.1.”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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