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OE16 LVD

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,967 mi
Last recorded134,967 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 LVD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 134,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 131,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 127,788 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,270 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 111,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,964 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))

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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OE16 LVD is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE16 LVD, 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 OE16 LVD registered?

OE16 LVD is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is OE16 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 LVD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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