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EF16 UDY

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,243 mi
Last recorded98,243 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 UDY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,428 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 50,070 miles

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

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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EF16 UDY is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EF16 UDY, 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 EF16 UDY?

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What year was EF16 UDY registered?

EF16 UDY is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is EF16 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 UDY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF16 UDY have outstanding finance?

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