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LF16 XMW

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 XMW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 86,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,357 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 81,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,053 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,522 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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LF16 XMW is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black 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 LF16 XMW, 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 LF16 XMW registered?

LF16 XMW is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is LF16 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 XMW 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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