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GV16 VPM

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,050 mi
Last recorded158,050 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 VPM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 158,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 133,310 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 111,523 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

Fail 10 Aug 2022 111,523 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,922 miles

advice on further look at lower front suspension arm mountings

advice on further look at pedestrian protection

Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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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GV16 VPM is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV16 VPM, 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.

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What year was GV16 VPM registered?

GV16 VPM is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is GV16 VPM safe to buy?

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