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DY16 MWZ

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,514 mi
Last recorded147,514 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 MWZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 147,514 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 136,764 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 136,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 123,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,391 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 112,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 100,324 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 100,324 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,249 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,966 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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DY16 MWZ is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY16 MWZ, 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.

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What year was DY16 MWZ registered?

DY16 MWZ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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