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CSZ 3793

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,184 mi
Last recorded186,184 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 3793
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 186,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 186,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 184,582 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 177,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (Urgent attention needed)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (Urgent attention needed)

Pass 11 Jun 2021 158,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 158,319 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 158,313 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,999 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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CSZ 3793 is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CSZ 3793, 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 CSZ 3793?

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What year was CSZ 3793 registered?

CSZ 3793 is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is CSZ 3793 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 3793 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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