1988 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · E596 MEG
1988 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1988. Recorded mileage 136,334 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1766cc
E596 MEG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 136,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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E596 MEG Mileage History
- 27/06/200683,839 mi
- 13/06/200784,032 mi+193 mi
- 12/04/201084,518 mi+486 mi
- 20/04/201084,540 mi+22 mi
- 25/03/201190,411 mi+5,871 mi
- 15/03/201295,824 mi+5,413 mi
- 15/03/201295,824 mi
- 19/04/2013101,931 mi+6,107 mi
- 31/03/2014109,750 mi+7,819 mi
- 31/03/2014109,755 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/2015116,544 mi+6,789 mi
- 18/02/2016121,656 mi+5,112 mi
- 10/02/2017124,102 mi+2,446 mi
- 10/02/2017124,106 mi+4 mi
- 29/01/2018125,580 mi+1,474 mi
- 25/01/2019126,822 mi+1,242 mi
- 17/02/2020127,777 mi+955 mi
- 05/02/2021129,063 mi+1,286 mi
- 18/02/2022129,858 mi+795 mi
- 10/02/2023131,088 mi+1,230 mi
- 08/03/2023131,095 mi+7 mi
- 15/02/2024132,294 mi+1,199 mi
- 21/02/2025134,190 mi+1,896 mi
- 19/03/2025134,211 mi+21 mi
- 11/03/2026136,334 mi+2,123 mi
Average of roughly 2,664 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
E596 MEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 518 (E596 MEG) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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