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BMW
318 IS (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
211 days remaining expires 29th Jan 2027
valid road tax found
152 days remaining due 1st Dec 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
30th Jan 2026
84,886 miles (MOT)
24th Dec 2024
80,833 miles (MOT)
19th Dec 2023
80,639 miles (MOT)
18th Dec 2023
80,638 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2022
80,415 miles (MOT)
13th Sep 2021
79,925 miles (MOT)
16th Sep 2020
79,718 miles (MOT)
10th Sep 2019
78,509 miles (MOT)
11th Sep 2018
77,063 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2017
75,232 miles (MOT)
16th Sep 2017
75,217 miles (MOT)
28th Sep 2016
71,971 miles (MOT)
21st Sep 2016
71,952 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2015
67,941 miles (MOT)
19th Sep 2014
66,284 miles (MOT)
24th Sep 2013
64,557 miles (MOT)
20th Sep 2012
62,799 miles (MOT)
28th Sep 2011
61,096 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2010
59,210 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2010
59,206 miles (MOT)
22nd Sep 2009
57,425 miles (MOT)
16th Sep 2008
55,634 miles (MOT)
15th Sep 2008
55,608 miles (MOT)
20th Sep 2007
52,210 miles (MOT)
14th Sep 2006
48,515 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2005
45,231 miles (MOT)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
84,886 miles
Estimated current mileage
86,435 miles
Estimated annual mileage
3,679 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 29th Jan 2027
Date
30th Jan 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
84886 miles
Expiry
29th Jan 2027
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test All Rear Seats
Date
24th Dec 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
80833 miles
Expiry
23rd Dec 2025
Advisory Notice
Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Slight Brake Bind
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Rackend
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Rackend
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Date
19th Dec 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
80639 miles
Expiry
18th Dec 2024
Date
18th Dec 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
80638 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Date
26th Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
80415 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2023
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Date
13th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
79925 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Date
16th Sep 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
79718 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2021
Advisory Notice
Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Date
10th Sep 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
78509 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2020
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
10th Sep 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
78509 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
11th Sep 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
77063 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2019
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Date
26th Sep 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
75232 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2018
Date
16th Sep 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
75217 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
28th Sep 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
71971 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
21st Sep 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
71952 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Date
26th Sep 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
67941 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2016
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak,advise Service Or Repair.
Date
19th Sep 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
66284 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Oil Leak
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
24th Sep 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
64557 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2014
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
User Entered
Oil Leak
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
20th Sep 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
62799 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2013
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
User Entered
Oil Leak
User Entered
Exhaust System Corroded
Date
28th Sep 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
61096 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2012
Advisory Notice
Front Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Offside Front Tyre Starting To Crack
Date
22nd Sep 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
59210 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2011
Date
22nd Sep 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
59206 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
Fail
Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
Date
22nd Sep 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
57425 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2010
Date
22nd Sep 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
57425 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
Date
16th Sep 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
55634 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2009
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Play In The Sliding Bush Or Gland (2.5.b.1b)
Date
15th Sep 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
55608 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Play In The Sliding Bush Or Gland (2.5.b.1b)
Date
20th Sep 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
52210 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2008
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
User Entered
Slight Wear/play In Steering Rack.
Date
14th Sep 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
48515 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2007
Date
26th Sep 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
45231 miles
Expiry
28th Sep 2006
User Entered
Front Brake Pads On Limit
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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 10410 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)
£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
31st Dec 1997
Registration
23rd Oct 1997
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
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%
