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VO16 NDG

2016 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,371 mi
Last recorded164,371 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 NDG
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 164,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 148,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 128,572 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle run flat o/s and non run flat n/s -- 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 110,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,986 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,986 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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VO16 NDG is a 2016 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO16 NDG, 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.

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What year was VO16 NDG registered?

VO16 NDG is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VO16 NDG safe to buy?

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