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BMW
318 IS (1996)
critical checks
valid MOT found
26 days remaining expires 6th Aug 2026
valid road tax found
21 days remaining due 1st Aug 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,400 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,400 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,800 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
29th Jul 2025
166,653 miles (MOT)
7th Aug 2024
165,850 miles (MOT)
1st Feb 2017
159,617 miles (MOT)
14th Dec 2015
151,807 miles (MOT)
17th Dec 2014
147,026 miles (MOT)
28th May 2013
146,003 miles (MOT)
28th May 2013
146,003 miles (MOT)
28th May 2013
146,809 miles (MOT)
18th Apr 2012
140,379 miles (MOT)
6th May 2011
133,449 miles (MOT)
21st Apr 2011
133,054 miles (MOT)
24th Mar 2010
123,989 miles (MOT)
1st Dec 2009
120,000 miles (DVLA)
30th Mar 2009
116,473 miles (MOT)
6th Dec 2007
112,428 miles (MOT)
21st Dec 2006
109,500 miles (MOT)
12th Dec 2005
106,331 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
166,653 miles
Estimated current mileage
167,437 miles
Estimated annual mileage
823 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 6th Aug 2026
Date
29th Jul 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
166653 miles
Expiry
6th Aug 2026
Date
7th Aug 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
165850 miles
Expiry
6th Aug 2025
Date
1st Feb 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
159617 miles
Expiry
31st Jan 2018
Date
14th Dec 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
151807 miles
Expiry
16th Dec 2016
Date
17th Dec 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
147026 miles
Expiry
16th Dec 2015
Date
28th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
146003 miles
Expiry
27th May 2014
Advisory Notice
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
28th May 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
146809 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
Fail
Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
User Entered
Both Front Door Trim Loose
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
Fail
Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Date
18th Apr 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
140379 miles
Expiry
5th May 2013
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
Date
18th Apr 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
140379 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Chafed (3.6.b.4d)
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
6th May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
133449 miles
Expiry
5th May 2012
Date
21st Apr 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
133054 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Nearside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
Date
24th Mar 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
123989 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2011
User Entered
Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
Date
30th Mar 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
116473 miles
Expiry
29th Mar 2010
Date
6th Dec 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
112428 miles
Expiry
20th Dec 2008
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
21st Dec 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
109500 miles
Expiry
20th Dec 2007
Date
12th Dec 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
106331 miles
Expiry
14th Dec 2006
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10785 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
35.3 mpg
Extra Urban
46.3 mpg
Urban Cold
24.8 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Aug 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
30th Dec 1996
Registration
19th Aug 1996
Current Colour
White
Original Colour
White
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
318 IS COUPE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Jan 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Jan 1996
Series
E36
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Coupe
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.9L
Size
1896 cc
Max Speed
132 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
10.2 seconds
Horse Power
138 bhp
Peak Power
6000 rpm
Torque
132.8 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4300 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
85 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
84
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1BMLCCDPAB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
BMW 318 IS
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Brown, we only saw 2 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.9L more than any other.
Blue
22.74%
Red
20.77%
Silver
17.47%
Black
17.09%
White
9.11%
Green
8.25%
Purple
3.51%
1999
19.60%
1998
22.74%
1997
14.80%
1996
14.80%
1991
7.99%
1990
18.64%
1896cc
71.09%
1796cc
26.84%
Petrol
100.00%
0
1.22%
1
4.10%
2
5.80%
3
7.93%
4
10.22%
5
9.11%
6
9.85%
7
11.18%
8
9.53%
9
6.71%
10
6.44%
11
6.28%
12
3.19%
13
2.88%
14
1.86%
15
1.60%
18
0.53%
50k … 60k
0.86%
60k … 70k
1.94%
70k … 80k
1.60%
80k … 90k
4.05%
90k … 100k
4.39%
100k … 110k
7.01%
110k … 120k
8.38%
120k … 130k
10.38%
130k … 140k
11.69%
140k … 150k
9.75%
150k … 160k
10.60%
160k … 170k
6.50%
170k … 180k
7.41%
180k … 190k
4.56%
190k … 200k
3.19%
200k … 210k
3.59%
210k … 220k
1.03%
220k … 230k
0.91%
250k … 260k
0.57%
