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Y8 SXC

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 SXC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 121,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2026 115,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,110 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,606 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body shields fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 68,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,946 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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Y8 SXC is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y8 SXC, 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 Y8 SXC?

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What year was Y8 SXC registered?

Y8 SXC is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is Y8 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 SXC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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