BMW 318 I S (1993)
1993 BMW 318 I S
CarHunch is tracking 760 1993 BMW 318 I S vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1993 BMW 318 is a poor MOT performer, with only 50% of vehicles passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a significant red flag for reliability that suggests widespread mechanical wear. The zero dangerous defect rate is a small positive, but it masks what appears to be a data collection issue, since these cars are 30+ years old and zero failures per vehicle across 760 vehicles is implausible.
At an average mileage of 103,600, these survivors have covered reasonable ground for their age, yet the rock-bottom pass rate tells you that most examples remaining on the road need substantial work to stay legal. Before buying one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection and expect to address multiple defects—the 50% first-time pass rate means you're statistically more likely to face an MOT failure than a pass.
We have 760 1993 BMW 318 I S vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1993 BMW 318 I S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a BMW 318 I S
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 754 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 91.7% | 0.25 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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