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LR16 ZWK

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,312 mi
Last recorded119,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 ZWK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 119,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 113,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

mobile phone holder obstructing interior headlamp switch. removed and placed on passenger front seat

Pass 30 Dec 2022 101,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,402 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 30 Mar 2020 65,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 40,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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LR16 ZWK is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR16 ZWK, 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 LR16 ZWK registered?

LR16 ZWK is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is LR16 ZWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 ZWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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