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LA16 UFD

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 UFD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 129,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 121,970 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,236 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 111,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,577 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 UFD is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black 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 LA16 UFD, 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 LA16 UFD registered?

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

Is LA16 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 UFD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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