CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV16 LFO

2016 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,595 mi
Last recorded125,595 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 LFO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 125,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 120,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 114,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,772 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,501 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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
Full BMW 518 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV16 LFO is a 2016 BMW 518 in Silver 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 RV16 LFO, 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 RV16 LFO?

You can check the full history of RV16 LFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV16 LFO registered?

RV16 LFO is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RV16 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 LFO 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.

Does RV16 LFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV16 LFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.