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FM16 NHX

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,047 mi
Last recorded185,047 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 NHX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 185,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 182,638 miles

All brake discs are worn\pitted\lipped

Pass 11 Nov 2024 174,927 miles

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

all brake discs are worn/pitted/lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2023 167,539 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 167,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 158,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 152,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 139,742 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 126,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,721 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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FM16 NHX is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FM16 NHX, 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 FM16 NHX?

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What year was FM16 NHX registered?

FM16 NHX is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FM16 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 NHX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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