1986 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · D841 MTH
1986 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 81,702 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1766cc
D841 MTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 81,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D841 MTH Mileage History
- 09/08/202277,602 mi
- 12/09/202379,874 mi+2,272 mi
- 02/09/202479,857 mi-17 mi
- 03/09/202581,663 mi+1,806 mi
- 23/12/202581,702 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 1,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D841 MTH 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 (D841 MTH) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.
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