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BGZ 9651

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 9651
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 167,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 115,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BGZ 9651 is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BGZ 9651, 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 BGZ 9651 registered?

BGZ 9651 is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BGZ 9651 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 9651 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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