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MX16 YJZ

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,532 mi
Last recorded123,532 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX16 YJZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 123,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 123,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 118,275 miles

Rear inner brake pads cant be fully inspected with wheels on

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,801 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 105,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting bolts indecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting bolts insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,498 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft @ differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,183 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 46,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,797 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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MX16 YJZ is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX16 YJZ, 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 MX16 YJZ registered?

MX16 YJZ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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