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LL16 GZE

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,653 mi
Last recorded122,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL16 GZE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 122,653 miles

Front Lower rear plastic covers fitted

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front rear plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,773 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (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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LL16 GZE is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LL16 GZE, 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 LL16 GZE registered?

LL16 GZE is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is LL16 GZE safe to buy?

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