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AK16 NWU

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,703 mi
Last recorded182,703 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 NWU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 182,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 103,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 103,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,530 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,561 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 68,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,172 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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AK16 NWU is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK16 NWU, 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

How do I check the history of AK16 NWU?

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What year was AK16 NWU registered?

AK16 NWU is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AK16 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 NWU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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