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YA65 OKM

2016 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 OKM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2024 180,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 177,711 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 173,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 158,965 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,148 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,667 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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YA65 OKM is a 2016 BMW 518 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YA65 OKM, 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 YA65 OKM registered?

YA65 OKM is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is YA65 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA65 OKM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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