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ABJ 995

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,117 mi
Last recorded103,117 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABJ 995
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 103,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 94,401 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,159 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 57,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/55R17 97Y XL RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder 225/55R17 97Y XL RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder 225/55R17 97Y XL RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,755 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring components.

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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ABJ 995 is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 82,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABJ 995, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABJ 995 registered?

ABJ 995 is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is ABJ 995 safe to buy?

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