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RF16 JZP

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 JZP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,892 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 71,892 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,943 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,306 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm and slight worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,816 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,351 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF16 JZP is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey 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 RF16 JZP, 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

How do I check the history of RF16 JZP?

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What year was RF16 JZP registered?

RF16 JZP is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is RF16 JZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 JZP 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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