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OY16 VVK

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,169 mi
Last recorded101,169 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 VVK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (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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OY16 VVK is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY16 VVK, 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 OY16 VVK registered?

OY16 VVK is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is OY16 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY16 VVK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY16 VVK have outstanding finance?

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