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FV16 KVR

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 KVR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF on 2mm & OSF on 2.6mm, both tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 98,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,035 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,787 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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FV16 KVR 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 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 FV16 KVR, 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 FV16 KVR registered?

FV16 KVR is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is FV16 KVR safe to buy?

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