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YT16 PKA

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,363 mi
Last recorded137,363 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 PKA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,363 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear diff bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 137,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear diff bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Back plate fully detached

Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,668 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,248 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 114,248 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,644 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,685 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,159 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in drivers view (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YT16 PKA is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT16 PKA, 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 YT16 PKA registered?

YT16 PKA is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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