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SA16 UAE

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,517 mi
Last recorded113,517 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 UAE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,517 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2026 113,513 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective pipe from turbo broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 86,311 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,812 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,311 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 62,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,214 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 53,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 45,328 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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SA16 UAE is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA16 UAE, 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 SA16 UAE registered?

SA16 UAE is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SA16 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 UAE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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