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MJ16 EBK

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,762 mi
Last recorded190,762 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 EBK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 190,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 182,281 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 172,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 162,888 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 154,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2020 121,681 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,186 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 93,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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MJ16 EBK is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ16 EBK, 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 MJ16 EBK registered?

MJ16 EBK is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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