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FR14 ANA

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR14 ANA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 86,300 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,770 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 79,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,572 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,297 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,606 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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FR14 ANA is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue 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 FR14 ANA, 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

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What year was FR14 ANA registered?

FR14 ANA is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is FR14 ANA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR14 ANA 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.

Does FR14 ANA have outstanding finance?

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