No, H581 OOA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for H581 OOA?

The MOT for H581 OOA is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 March 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of H581 OOA?

The recorded mileage for H581 OOA is 153,894 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H581 OOA ULEZ compliant?

No, H581 OOA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1991 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · H581 OOA

H581 OOA

1991 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1991. Recorded mileage 153,894 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 518
Year / Origin: 1991 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/03/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 153,894 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/03/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 153,894 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1991
Engine: 1796cc

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H581 OOA Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
153,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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H581 OOA Mileage History

08/02/2022151,951 mi
11/02/2022151,968 mi+17 mi
24/02/2023153,841 mi+1,873 mi
17/03/2023153,894 mi+53 mi

Average of roughly 1,765 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

H581 OOA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 18:02

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 518 (H581 OOA) between February 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 March 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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