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BMW
318 IS (1996)
critical checks
valid MOT found
293 days remaining expires 27th Mar 2027
valid road tax found
147 days remaining due 1st Nov 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 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 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 15,900 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 15,900 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 10,100 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
28th Mar 2026
124,012 miles (MOT)
13th Mar 2025
0 miles (MOT)
13th Mar 2025
0 miles (MOT)
21st Mar 2024
118,149 miles (MOT)
7th Mar 2024
118,149 miles (MOT)
16th Mar 2023
0 miles (MOT)
10th Jan 2023
0 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2021
0 miles (MOT)
24th Sep 2021
113,234 miles (MOT)
10th Aug 2020
0 miles (MOT)
20th Feb 2015
0 miles (MOT)
5th Feb 2015
104,365 miles (MOT)
4th Mar 2014
0 miles (MOT)
3rd Mar 2014
0 miles (MOT)
2nd Mar 2013
89,001 miles (MOT)
26th Jan 2012
81,663 miles (MOT)
24th Jan 2012
81,663 miles (MOT)
25th Jan 2011
0 miles (MOT)
18th Jan 2010
0 miles (MOT)
21st Nov 2008
58,124 miles (MOT)
9th Nov 2007
51,616 miles (MOT)
18th Nov 2006
45,311 miles (MOT)
23rd Nov 2005
33,316 miles (MOT)
22nd Nov 2005
33,311 miles (MOT)
16th Nov 2005
33,000 miles (DVLA)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
124,012 miles
Estimated current mileage
147,330 miles
Estimated annual mileage
119,116 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 27th Mar 2027
Date
28th Mar 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
124012 miles
Expiry
27th Mar 2027
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
13th Mar 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
20th Mar 2026
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
13th Mar 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dangerous
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Connection Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System At Flexy Joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Date
21st Mar 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
118149 miles
Expiry
20th Mar 2025
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Date
7th Mar 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
118149 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle Fouling On Inner Arch (5.2.3 (f))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Offside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle Fouling On Inner Arch (5.2.3 (f))
Major
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous
Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Date
16th Mar 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
15th Mar 2024
Minor
Brake Hose Slightly Twisted 2 X Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Outer Sill/ Jacking Point Is Corroded In A Non Prescribed Area
Advisory Notice
Odometer Illegible
Advisory Notice
Offside And Nearside Front Brake Hoses Are Slightly Chafing On The Inner Arches
Date
10th Jan 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Both Offside Rear Brake Hoses Slightly Twisted
Advisory Notice
Corrosion To Offside Rear Floor
Advisory Notice
Engine Malfunction Lamp Doesnt Illuminate
Major
Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Major
Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Insecurely Attached Bottom Bolts Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Cracked/perished
Minor
Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective Belt Stuck (7.1.2 (e))
Major
Nearside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Major
Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dangerous
Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Date
29th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
28th Sep 2022
Date
24th Sep 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
113234 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Minor
Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Engine Mil Inoperative
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Hose Fouling X2
Major
Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Inner Sill - Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Offside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Inner Sill - Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Inner Sill - Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Require Replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Rear Seats Loaded
Dangerous
Offside Rear Anti-roll Bar Linkage Fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Date
10th Aug 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Nearside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Major
Nearside Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Major
Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Date
20th Feb 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
3rd Mar 2016
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Date
5th Feb 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
104365 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
User Entered
Offside Headlamp Condensated
Date
4th Mar 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
0
Expiry
3rd Mar 2015
User Entered
N/s Parking Brake Recorded Low Effort
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
User Entered
Rear Brake Discs Corroded
Date
3rd Mar 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
0
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
User Entered
N/s Front Tyre Cracking
User Entered
N/s Parking Brake Recorded Low Effort
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
User Entered
Rear Brake Discs Corroded
Date
2nd Mar 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
89001 miles
Expiry
1st Mar 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
26th Jan 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
81663 miles
Expiry
25th Jan 2013
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
24th Jan 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
81663 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
Date
25th Jan 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
24th Jan 2012
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered
Advise Handbrake Adjustment
User Entered
Advise Rear Brake Discs Rusty
User Entered
Advise Wiper Rubbers
User Entered
N/s/f Tyre Low On Edge And Nail
Date
18th Jan 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
17th Jan 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Headlamp Damaged But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
User Entered
Advise Handbrake Adjustment
Date
21st Nov 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
58124 miles
Expiry
22nd Nov 2009
Date
9th Nov 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
51616 miles
Expiry
22nd Nov 2008
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
9th Nov 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
51616 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
18th Nov 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
45311 miles
Expiry
22nd Nov 2007
Date
23rd Nov 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
33316 miles
Expiry
22nd Nov 2006
Date
22nd Nov 2005
Result
Failed
Odometer
33311 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Centre Rear Fuel Pipe Leaking (7.2.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
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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
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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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 10751 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 Nov 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
20th Sep 1996
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
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!
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- 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%
