1995 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · M230 SUJ
1995 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 132,421 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M230 SUJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2021
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M230 SUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 518 (M230 SUJ) between September 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (30 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 113 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
M230 SUJ Mileage History
- 27/09/200676,760 mi
- 27/09/200676,760 mi
- 22/12/200896,484 mi+19,724 mi
- 29/01/2010103,178 mi+6,694 mi
- 29/01/2010103,178 mi
- 28/01/2012111,758 mi+8,580 mi
- 31/01/2012111,793 mi+35 mi
- 04/02/2013115,317 mi+3,524 mi
- 08/02/2013115,327 mi+10 mi
- 25/02/2014117,382 mi+2,055 mi
- 27/02/2014117,386 mi+4 mi
- 09/07/2020132,421 mi+15,035 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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