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FM65 LRU

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

230,654 mi
Last recorded230,654 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 LRU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 230,654 miles

Rear Diff leak

Pass 8 Dec 2023 204,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 174,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,487 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,294 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 104,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,149 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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FM65 LRU is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM65 LRU, 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 FM65 LRU?

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What year was FM65 LRU registered?

FM65 LRU is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 19 February 2016.

Is FM65 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 LRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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