2016 BMW 518 2.0L Diesel · VN16 PYL
2016 BMW 518 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 102,316 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
VN16 PYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 102,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VN16 PYL Mileage History
- 27/08/202268,711 mi
- 22/07/202375,564 mi+6,853 mi
- 13/07/202485,489 mi+9,925 mi
- 01/07/202594,233 mi+8,744 mi
- 04/07/2026102,316 mi+8,083 mi
Average of roughly 8,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN16 PYL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 518 (VN16 PYL) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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