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LP16 MRV

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,842 mi
Last recorded120,842 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 MRV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 120,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,148 miles

rear suspension possible intermittent fault

Fail 7 Apr 2025 113,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear suspension possible intermittent fault

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,289 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (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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LP16 MRV is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP16 MRV, 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 LP16 MRV?

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What year was LP16 MRV registered?

LP16 MRV is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is LP16 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP16 MRV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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