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MM16 XEF

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,563 mi
Last recorded134,563 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 XEF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 134,563 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 125,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 125,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,231 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 May 2021 57,257 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 57,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 46,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 42,737 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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MM16 XEF is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM16 XEF, 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 MM16 XEF registered?

MM16 XEF is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is MM16 XEF safe to buy?

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