VIN Vehicle Report

1990 BMW 318

WBAAJ51080AD57224

Vehicle record for the 1990 BMW 318 (VIN WBAAJ51080AD57224). White, sedan, gasoline. Registered in Kyiv Oblast. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.

1 recall campaign → Gasoline

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No photo of this model yet1990 BMW 318 · White on the registration record

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1 recall campaign exist for this model year. Check this VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm the repairs were done.

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📜 Title & ownership

Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)
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Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means
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Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace
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🛞 Odometer

Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline
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Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average
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💥 Damage, loss & theft

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🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time
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History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.

At a glance

LocationKyiv Oblast, UKRAINE

ColorWhite

Recall campaigns1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

BMW

Model

318

Year

1990

Body style

Sedan

Vehicle type

Passenger car

Displacement

1.8 L

Horsepower

114 hp

Fuel type

Gasoline

Country of origin

Germany

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1990 BMW 318 data →

📋 All factory specifications on file9 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs

Registration regionkyiv-oblast

Last operation date2026-05-20

Last operation314 - ПЕРЕРЕЄСТРАЦІЯ ТЗ НА НОВОГО ВЛАСНИКА ІЗ УКЛАДАННЯМ ДОГОВОРУ КУПІВЛІ-ПРОДАЖУ ЧЕРЕЗ ЕЛЕКТРОННІ СЕРВІСИ ТА ЗОВНІШНІ РЕСУРСИ

PurposeЗагальний

Engine cc1766

Power kw85

Own weight kg1255

Total weight kg1640

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

HEATER CORE FAILURE Closed

NHTSA #EA92017 · Visibility · opened Jun 1992 · closed Mar 1993

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 4

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

Bulletin MSG1016 · Exterior Lighting · Oct 1996

RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

Bulletin MSG0415 · Air Bags · Oct 1996

ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW

Bulletin 120894(4117) · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 1995

NEW STYLE STEERING COLUMN. *TW

Bulletin 320193(3752) · Steering · Apr 1993

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 318. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Safety recall campaigns 1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND "SET" OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HARDENING OF THE FEED FUEL HOSE.

Remedy: A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.

NHTSA Campaign #94V066000 · 11/04/1994

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 19 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 BMW 318, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System 2 reports

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Gasoline 2 reports

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Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

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Owner complaints 2

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1990 BMW 318.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK

NHTSA ODI #979914

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK

NHTSA ODI #979914

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

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Is the VIN WBAAJ51080AD57224 valid?

WBAAJ51080AD57224 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 1990 BMW 318.

Are there safety recalls on the 1990 BMW 318?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1990 BMW 318 model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Recall data checked 19 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.