1994 BMW 318 1.8L Petrol · L696 LBE
1994 BMW 318 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 109,995 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L696 LBE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 109,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L696 LBE Mileage History
- 26/05/2024109,984 mi
- 26/05/2024109,984 mi
- 13/06/2025109,995 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
L696 LBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 318 (L696 LBE) between May 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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.
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