MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front undershield missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside undershield insecure ,not likely to fall off
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside undershield insecure not likely to fall off
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake warning lamp indicates a fault, brake pads all good
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner unable to see rear inner brake pads correctly
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brake wear warning lamp on but unable to see rear inner sensors for wear
Rear oil leak from rear differential
tpms indicator on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to tyre in tread showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner unable to see rear inner brake pads correctly
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear brake wear warning lamp on but unable to see rear inner sensors for wear
Rear oil leak from rear differential
tpms indicator on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake warning lamp indicates, but all brake pads good
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
How Reliable is the BMW 518?
Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD16 UTM 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 70%.
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 FD16 UTM, 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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FD16 UTM is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 24 June 2016.
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