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SEV 9W

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEV 9W
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 121,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,705 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,376 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,296 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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SEV 9W is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SEV 9W, 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 SEV 9W?

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What year was SEV 9W registered?

SEV 9W is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SEV 9W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEV 9W shows 7 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 SEV 9W have outstanding finance?

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