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BMW 518

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,796 cc

L2 FAXMOT history

L2 FAX is a white petrol BMW 518 first used on 24 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 167,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
167,064 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 FAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 FAX was last recorded at 167,064 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,476 miles · 21 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
1,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,064 miles
  • 2018 – 166,476 miles
  • 2017 – 165,805 miles
  • 2014 – 165,400 miles
  • 2013 – 150,727 miles
  • 2007 – 150,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,064 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,064 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,064 miles
    Test number
    878899492079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,476 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,476 miles
    Test number
    683901490484
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass165,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    165,805 miles
    Test number
    424610428261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,805 miles (+405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,805 miles
    Test number
    721608794453
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass165,400 miles (+14,673)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    165,400 miles
    Test number
    428052704426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    307409913321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,727 miles (+487)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    918069013340
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass150,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    150,240 miles
    Test number
    700040767021
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  9. Fail150,240 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,240 miles
    Test number
    913927557057
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about L2 FAX

Does L2 FAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 FAX expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 FAX?
The MOT on L2 FAX expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 FAX done?
L2 FAX was recorded at 167,064 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 1,117 miles a year.
Has L2 FAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 FAX has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L2 FAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L2 FAX find?
L2 FAX passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor.

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