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J815 LMW

1985 BMW 318

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,407 mi
Last recorded259,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 LMW
MakeBMW
Model318
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 259,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 257,753 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 257,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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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J815 LMW is a 1985 BMW 318 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of J815 LMW?

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What year was J815 LMW registered?

J815 LMW is a 1985 BMW 318, first registered on 15 September 1985.

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The MOT history for J815 LMW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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