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BMW
318 IS (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
335 days remaining expires 8th Nov 2026
valid road tax found
358 days remaining due 1st Dec 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,400 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 1,500 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,500 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 15,000 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 15,000 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 8,500 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
8th Nov 2025
168,216 miles (MOT)
9th Nov 2024
164,204 miles (MOT)
18th Jul 2022
162,187 miles (MOT)
28th Jun 2019
157,544 miles (MOT)
26th Jun 2018
152,446 miles (MOT)
6th May 2017
152,214 miles (MOT)
5th Feb 2016
152,051 miles (MOT)
12th Jan 2016
152,041 miles (MOT)
13th Jan 2015
151,201 miles (MOT)
12th Jan 2015
151,199 miles (MOT)
20th Jan 2014
148,970 miles (MOT)
20th Jan 2014
148,967 miles (MOT)
6th Feb 2013
145,127 miles (MOT)
6th Feb 2013
145,123 miles (MOT)
20th Jan 2012
141,769 miles (MOT)
19th Jan 2012
141,766 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2011
139,239 miles (MOT)
22nd Jan 2010
136,426 miles (MOT)
20th Jan 2010
136,423 miles (MOT)
22nd Jan 2009
132,171 miles (MOT)
22nd Jan 2009
132,161 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2008
130,315 miles (MOT)
14th Mar 2007
120,000 miles (DVLA)
12th Feb 2007
126,348 miles (MOT)
23rd May 2006
119,000 miles (DVLA)
26th Jan 2006
117,878 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
168,216 miles
Estimated current mileage
168,557 miles
Estimated annual mileage
4,023 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 8th Nov 2026
Date
8th Nov 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
168216 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2026
Date
9th Nov 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
164204 miles
Expiry
8th Nov 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Date
18th Jul 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
162187 miles
Expiry
17th Jul 2023
Date
28th Jun 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
157544 miles
Expiry
27th Dec 2020
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged ()
Date
28th Jun 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
157544 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged ()
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Date
26th Jun 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
152446 miles
Expiry
25th Jun 2019
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged ()
Date
6th May 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
152214 miles
Expiry
5th May 2018
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
Date
5th Feb 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
152051 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Slight Play In Offside Inner Steering Rack Joint
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Outer Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Date
12th Jan 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
152041 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Under Trays Fitted Restricting Inspection
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipes Corrded
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Back Plate(s) Securing Device Excessively Deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Date
13th Jan 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
151201 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2016
User Entered
Centre Rear Brake Light Not Working
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
User Entered
Rear Differential Leaking
User Entered
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
User Entered
Rear Exhaust Deteriorated
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Date
12th Jan 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
151199 miles
Expiry
Not Available
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
User Entered
Rear Heatshield Insecure
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Advisory Notice
Outer Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
User Entered
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
User Entered
Rear Exhaust Deteriorated
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Rear Differential Leaking
Fail
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
User Entered
Centre Rear Brake Light Not Working
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Date
20th Jan 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
148970 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
User Entered
Rear Exaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
User Entered
Front Tyres Perrised On Sidewall
Date
20th Jan 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
148967 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
User Entered
Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
User Entered
Front Tyres Perrised On Sidewall
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
User Entered
Rear Exaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
6th Feb 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
145127 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
6th Feb 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
145123 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended (2.4.f.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
20th Jan 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
141769 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2013
Date
19th Jan 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
141766 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Date
4th Feb 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
139239 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2012
Advisory Notice
Front Front Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.2b)
Date
4th Feb 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
139239 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching By More Than 10mm Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1b)
Fail
Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
22nd Jan 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
136426 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2011
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Notice
Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Date
20th Jan 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
136423 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Offside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Nearside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
O/s/r Brake Pad Warning Wire Hanging Off
Date
22nd Jan 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
132171 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2010
Date
22nd Jan 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
132161 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Date
4th Feb 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
130315 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
12th Feb 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
126348 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2008
Date
26th Jan 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
117878 miles
Expiry
25th Jan 2007
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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 9839 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 Dec 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
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
31st Dec 1998
Registration
1st Aug 1998
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
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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%
