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LA16 ASU

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 ASU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 129,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,960 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 97,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,265 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 66,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 42,481 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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LA16 ASU is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LA16 ASU, 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

How do I check the history of LA16 ASU?

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What year was LA16 ASU registered?

LA16 ASU is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is LA16 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 ASU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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