1994 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · M232 MKK
1994 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1994. Recorded mileage 138,374 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1796cc
M232 MKK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 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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M232 MKK Mileage History
- 03/08/200683,107 mi
- 08/08/200789,397 mi+6,290 mi
- 08/08/200894,202 mi+4,805 mi
- 12/08/200894,540 mi+338 mi
- 24/07/200999,065 mi+4,525 mi
- 19/07/2010103,965 mi+4,900 mi
- 08/08/2011109,632 mi+5,667 mi
- 07/08/2012115,729 mi+6,097 mi
- 09/08/20130 mi-115,729 mi
- 14/08/2013121,358 mi+121,358 mi
- 15/03/2025138,374 mi+17,016 mi
Average of roughly 2,969 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M232 MKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 518 (M232 MKK) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 230/55 390 (5.2.3 (d) (”.
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