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LA16 OZD

2016 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,106 mi
Last recorded69,106 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 OZD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 69,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,171 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 22 May 2023 54,599 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 22 May 2023 54,599 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,951 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,430 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 OZD is a 2016 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OZD, 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 LA16 OZD registered?

LA16 OZD is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LA16 OZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 OZD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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