1986 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · D473 KKR
1986 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 85,624 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D473 KKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 85,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D473 KKR 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 1986 BMW 518 (D473 KKR) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6”; “Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
D473 KKR Mileage History
- 12/12/202285,624 mi
- 04/12/202385,624 mi
- 13/02/202585,624 mi
- 18/03/202585,624 mi
- 09/03/202685,624 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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