1995 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · M85 VNU
1995 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1995. Recorded mileage 124,289 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1796cc
M85 VNU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2010
- 124,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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M85 VNU Mileage History
- 24/03/200699,614 mi
- 27/03/200699,760 mi+146 mi
- 11/04/2007114,590 mi+14,830 mi
- 02/09/2008126,076 mi+11,486 mi
- 02/04/200912,961 mi-113,115 mi
- 30/03/2010124,289 mi+111,328 mi
- 10/04/2010124,289 mi
Average of roughly 6,099 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M85 VNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 518 (M85 VNU) between March 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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