1987 BMW 518 2.8L Petrol · B3 UUR
1987 BMW 518 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1987. Recorded mileage 106,605 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B3 UUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 106,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B3 UUR Mileage History
- 07/10/2024106,210 mi
- 09/10/2024106,212 mi+2 mi
- 02/04/2026106,572 mi+360 mi
- 10/04/2026106,605 mi+33 mi
- 10/04/2026106,605 mi
Average of roughly 262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B3 UUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 518 (B3 UUR) between October 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure To Caliper (1.1.12 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure to caliper (1.1.12 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure to caliper (1.1.12 (d))”.
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