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MA16 XFU

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 108,551 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 94,899 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 30 Dec 2022 87,055 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 86,906 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers + shields fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2021 80,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers + shields fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,863 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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MA16 XFU is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey 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 MA16 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

MA16 XFU is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is MA16 XFU safe to buy?

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