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GL16 TYV

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,302 mi
Last recorded108,302 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 TYV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 108,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,735 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate slighly insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,570 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff prop seal most likely monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 83,147 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff prop seal most likely monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 29,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 29,298 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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GL16 TYV 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 80%.

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 GL16 TYV, 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 GL16 TYV registered?

GL16 TYV is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is GL16 TYV safe to buy?

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