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AJ16 ZPL

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,242 mi
Last recorded220,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 220,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2025 204,014 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 185,779 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 169,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 149,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 114,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 83,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,170 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,494 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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AJ16 ZPL is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AJ16 ZPL, 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 AJ16 ZPL registered?

AJ16 ZPL is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is AJ16 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 ZPL shows 13 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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