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AF16 EYG

2016 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 EYG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 86,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (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 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 78,745 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 70,495 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 63,518 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 53,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 43,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,738 miles

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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AF16 EYG is a 2016 BMW 518 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF16 EYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 EYG registered?

AF16 EYG is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is AF16 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 EYG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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