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OXZ 226

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXZ 226
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,341 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 87,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rearward / Strut mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rearward / Strut mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both wipers worn and smearing screen

Brake application uneven and imbalanced - ONLY JUST MEETING REQUIREMENTS

Rear brake pads set wearing unevenly and Very Low - Nearing legal limit

Service light staying on

both front brake discs pitted / worn

front brake pads set wearing unevenly and low

n/s/f brake disc backing plate corroded + insecure

o/s/f brake disc backing plate corroded + insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp missing

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 35,292 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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OXZ 226 is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXZ 226, 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 OXZ 226 registered?

OXZ 226 is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is OXZ 226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXZ 226 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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