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MA16 XFG

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,537 mi
Last recorded74,537 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 XFG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 74,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 69,975 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 67,013 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))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 61,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on outer edge - replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to below 3mm - replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on outer edge - replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to below 3mm - replacement required soon. (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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MA16 XFG is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey 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 MA16 XFG, 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 MA16 XFG registered?

MA16 XFG is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is MA16 XFG safe to buy?

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