1995 BMW 318 1.8L Petrol · M8 KAT
1995 BMW 318 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 141,658 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M8 KAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M8 KAT 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 1995 BMW 318 (M8 KAT) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
M8 KAT Mileage History
- 09/06/2022139,221 mi
- 03/08/2023141,616 mi+2,395 mi
- 12/10/2023141,642 mi+26 mi
- 16/10/2023141,658 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,801 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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