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BMW
318 IS (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
351 days remaining expires 2nd Mar 2026
valid road tax found
350 days remaining due 1st Mar 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 5,400 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 14,200 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 14,200 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 8,300 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
3rd Mar 2025
153,316 miles (MOT)
27th Feb 2023
153,310 miles (MOT)
26th May 2022
153,294 miles (MOT)
6th Nov 2020
148,297 miles (MOT)
14th May 2019
130,973 miles (MOT)
13th Sep 2014
125,000 miles (DVLA)
19th Aug 2014
125,188 miles (MOT)
18th Apr 2014
125,138 miles (MOT)
24th Feb 2014
124,671 miles (MOT)
15th Jan 2013
114,265 miles (MOT)
2nd Feb 2012
106,279 miles (MOT)
18th Jan 2011
96,012 miles (MOT)
17th Jan 2011
96,012 miles (MOT)
30th Jan 2010
82,283 miles (MOT)
23rd Jan 2010
82,273 miles (MOT)
10th Jan 2009
75,248 miles (MOT)
9th Jan 2009
75,264 miles (MOT)
4th Jan 2008
67,608 miles (MOT)
20th Dec 2007
67,603 miles (MOT)
6th Dec 2006
59,625 miles (MOT)
8th Dec 2005
51,910 miles (MOT)
21st Jul 2001
29,511 miles (other)
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
153,316 miles
Estimated current mileage
153,316 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 2nd Mar 2026
Date
3rd Mar 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
153316 miles
Expiry
2nd Mar 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Date
27th Feb 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
153310 miles
Expiry
26th Feb 2024
Advisory Notice
All Welding Has Been Heavily Undersealed
Date
26th May 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
153294 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Dangerous
Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Major
Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Major
Driver's Airbag Missing (7.1.5 (a))
Major
Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
Major
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Floor At Jacking Point Corroded And Holed But Out With Prescribed Area
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Floor At Jacking Point Corroded
Date
6th Nov 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
148297 miles
Expiry
13th Nov 2021
Date
14th May 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
130973 miles
Expiry
13th Nov 2020
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
Offside Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Date
19th Aug 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
125188 miles
Expiry
18th Aug 2015
Date
18th Apr 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
125138 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
User Entered
Nsr Wheel Damaged
User Entered
Rear Discs Coroded
User Entered
Oil Leak
Date
24th Feb 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
124671 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Nearside Rear Road Wheel Badly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Nearside Brake Pipe Leaking (3.6.a.1)
Fail
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
Fail
Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Date
15th Jan 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
114265 miles
Expiry
1st Feb 2014
Date
2nd Feb 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
106279 miles
Expiry
1st Feb 2013
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
18th Jan 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
96012 miles
Expiry
29th Jan 2012
Date
17th Jan 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
96012 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Inner Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
30th Jan 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
82283 miles
Expiry
29th Jan 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
User Entered
N/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Split.
User Entered
Airbag Warning Light Illuminated Indicating A Fault Within The System.
Date
23rd Jan 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
82273 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
Fail
Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
Fail
Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
User Entered
N/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Split.
User Entered
Airbag Warning Light Illuminated Indicating A Fault Within The System.
Date
10th Jan 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
75248 miles
Expiry
9th Jan 2010
Date
9th Jan 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
75264 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
Date
4th Jan 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
67608 miles
Expiry
3rd Jan 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
20th Dec 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
67603 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
6th Dec 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
59625 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2007
Date
8th Dec 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
51910 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2006
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Coolant Leak From Rad/exp Tank
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
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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 9937 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 Mar 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
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.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
13th Aug 1997
Current Colour
Yellow
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!
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%
