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YR16 EFY

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,211 mi
Last recorded66,211 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 EFY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 66,211 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective soaked in oil ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,613 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 59,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,950 miles

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

underside tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,443 miles

front tyres are low on the edge

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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YR16 EFY is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR16 EFY, 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 YR16 EFY registered?

YR16 EFY is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is YR16 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 EFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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