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LE16 UZK

2016 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,289 mi
Last recorded236,289 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 UZK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 236,289 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 207,062 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 207,059 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 161,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,424 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,498 miles

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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LE16 UZK is a 2016 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LE16 UZK, 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 LE16 UZK?

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What year was LE16 UZK registered?

LE16 UZK is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is LE16 UZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 UZK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LE16 UZK have outstanding finance?

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