
£3,512 • £2,500 - £3,500
1986 BMW 518i E28 Saloon. Registration number: D740 GEC. Mileage displaying: 166,717
United Kingdom • 17 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 BMW 518i has had an engine replacement and some mechanical refreshing. It has some cosmetic wear, but it seems to be in good running order with a long MOT and some service history.

Condition
6
The car has had an engine replacement and other mechanical work, suggesting it needed some attention. The description mentions 'slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels' which aligns with a Good condition. The presence of receipts indicates maintenance but also implies wear and tear.
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166,717 miles
D740 GEC
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Finished in white with blue cloth upholstery.
Upgraded BMW 15inch alloy wheels with 4 x new metric Michelin tyres fitted.
The current vendor wasn't happy with the way the engine sounded and performed so he went ahead and replaced the M10 engine with one that had covered only 80,000 miles.
A full service was also carried out at the same time, replacing new gaskets and inlet/exhaust.
New radiator, new viscous coupling fan,stainless steel exhaust system, new starter motor and battery for peace of mind.
Large history folding of old previous receipts including original owners handbook/service booklet with early service stamps entries.
MOT expires on the 22nd of December 2025.
Starts a runs superbly as you would expect with all the recent mechanical work carried out.
BMW E28's have now become an iconic nostalgic modern classic car.
That are now becoming increasing hard to find in genuine unchanged condition like this one.
Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% i...
Points of note
£3,512
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,724
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 22 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
163,815 miles
Registration Date
1986-08-15
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 23 2024 with 163,815 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Outer outer sills have minor surface rust in places
- Front Upper front upper strutt top mounts areas corroded
Failed
On Oct 10 2024 with 163,815 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link bush excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake valve leaking fluid leaking from rear drum possibly cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper front upper suspension strutt top mounting area corroded
Passed
On Sep 15 2023 with 156,442 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 17 2022 with 150,480 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Lower the underneath of vehicle has some surface rust in places
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Nov 30 2020 with 145,723 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes deteriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Oct 10 2019 with 142,020 miles
Passed
On Mar 12 2019 with 141,890 miles
Passed
On Mar 12 2018 with 141,821 miles
Failed
On Mar 12 2018 with 141,821 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Apr 28 2014 with 141,452 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2013 with 137,312 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- nearside front tyre worn on edge
Passed
On Jul 23 2012 with 135,412 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
Failed
On Jul 17 2012 with 135,326 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
Passed
On Jul 28 2011 with 133,850 miles
Failed
On Jul 28 2011 with 133,850 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- Nail in front tyre
Passed
On Jul 21 2010 with 131,191 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Failed
On May 28 2010 with 131,485 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 05 2009 with 128,213 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Jan 24 2008 with 124,613 miles
Failed
On Jan 21 2008 with 124,582 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jan 22 2007 with 117,272 miles
Passed
On Jan 24 2006 with 110,848 miles
















