1991 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · J214 LFL
1991 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 88,078 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1796cc
J214 LFL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2015
- 88,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J214 LFL Mileage History
- 22/08/200654,229 mi
- 15/08/200758,533 mi+4,304 mi
- 14/08/200864,357 mi+5,824 mi
- 05/08/200968,914 mi+4,557 mi
- 05/08/200968,914 mi
- 02/08/201072,650 mi+3,736 mi
- 02/08/201177,391 mi+4,741 mi
- 05/08/201177,423 mi+32 mi
- 02/08/201281,069 mi+3,646 mi
- 02/08/201382,409 mi+1,340 mi
- 01/08/201484,195 mi+1,786 mi
- 02/08/201484,195 mi
- 27/11/201588,078 mi+3,883 mi
- 27/11/201588,078 mi
Average of roughly 3,653 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
J214 LFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 518 (J214 LFL) between August 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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