1995 BMW 518 1.8L Petrol · M951 EFK
1995 BMW 518 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 145,477 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2006.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2006
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2005)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M951 EFK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2005
- 145,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
M951 EFK Mileage History
- 21/07/2005145,477 mi
- 22/07/2005145,477 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M951 EFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 518 (M951 EFK) between July 2005 and July 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2005 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (M951 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as M951EFK.
MITSUBISHI
PAJERO
AUDI
A3
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER II
PEUGEOT
106
CITROEN
ZX
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
HONDA
CIVIC
FORD
MONDEO
LOTUS
ELAN
VOLVO
900 Series
TOYOTA
CELICA
BMW 518 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1995 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.