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ND16 MHF

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND16 MHF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 120,335 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 120,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working led unit in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,732 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 59,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 49,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,686 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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ND16 MHF 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 ND16 MHF, 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 ND16 MHF registered?

ND16 MHF is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is ND16 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND16 MHF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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