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A18 STW

1990 BMW 318

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,289 mi
Last recorded151,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 31886,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 STW
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 151,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 149,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 149,215 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 144,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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A18 STW is a 1990 BMW 318 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 86,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 STW registered?

A18 STW is a 1990 BMW 318, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is A18 STW safe to buy?

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