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D523 MJW

1986 BMW 318

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 MJW
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 146,607 miles

Offside park brake effort low in comparison to opposite brake.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 30 Jul 2024 142,674 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 142,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 141,268 miles

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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D523 MJW is a 1986 BMW 318 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D523 MJW registered?

D523 MJW is a 1986 BMW 318, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D523 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 MJW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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