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LF16 XNP

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,117 mi
Last recorded93,117 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 May 2025 93,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 81,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 66,891 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 60,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 54,176 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,925 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,888 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 XNP is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LF16 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

LF16 XNP is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is LF16 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 XNP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF16 XNP have outstanding finance?

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