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HN16 ECX

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,028 mi
Last recorded69,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN16 ECX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 69,028 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 67,390 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2024 65,562 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode and lip

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 24 May 2023 63,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 61,403 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2022 61,401 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,123 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 57,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,861 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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HN16 ECX is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HN16 ECX, 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 HN16 ECX registered?

HN16 ECX is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is HN16 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN16 ECX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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