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YE16 PXZ

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

319,552 mi
Last recorded319,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 PXZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 319,552 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 24 Dec 2024 299,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 281,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 269,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 255,494 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 235,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 221,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 216,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 197,433 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 188,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 175,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 166,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,735 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central parts of both rear tyres are on the legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,181 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 3,113 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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YE16 PXZ is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YE16 PXZ, 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 YE16 PXZ registered?

YE16 PXZ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YE16 PXZ safe to buy?

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