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MW16 ZJJ

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,593 mi
Last recorded123,593 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 ZJJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 123,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 112,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 106,715 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 106,612 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 100,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,701 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 81,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,279 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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MW16 ZJJ is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue 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 MW16 ZJJ, 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 MW16 ZJJ registered?

MW16 ZJJ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is MW16 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW16 ZJJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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