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YL16 TXS

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 TXS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody covers fitted

wet MOT

Pass 26 Oct 2024 120,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,623 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side rear ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r + o/s/r child seat fitted ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,405 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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YL16 TXS is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YL16 TXS, 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 YL16 TXS?

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What year was YL16 TXS registered?

YL16 TXS is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is YL16 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 TXS shows 8 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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