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OS51 ECA

2016 BMW 418

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,327 mi
Last recorded143,327 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 41868,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS51 ECA
MakeBMW
Model418
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 143,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 130,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,782 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 117,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,830 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,315 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,060 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake pad retaining clip not fitted correctly (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake pad retaining clip not fitted correctly (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 418?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 1,235 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
8,075
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,235
On UK Roads
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OS51 ECA is a 2016 BMW 418 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 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 68,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OS51 ECA registered?

OS51 ECA is a 2016 BMW 418, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is OS51 ECA safe to buy?

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