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RO05 DNS

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,559 mi
Last recorded65,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 DNS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,559 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 60,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,594 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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RO05 DNS 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 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 RO05 DNS, 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 RO05 DNS registered?

RO05 DNS is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is RO05 DNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO05 DNS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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