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MT16 COA

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,230 mi
Last recorded163,230 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 COA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 163,230 miles

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))

brake pad light illuminated

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2025 147,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch catching tyre on lock

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2024 125,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,121 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,049 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 62,082 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 62,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,005 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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MT16 COA is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue 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 MT16 COA, 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 MT16 COA registered?

MT16 COA is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is MT16 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 COA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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