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AF66 ZKA

2016 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 ZKA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,489 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,920 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 80,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner/outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,085 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 46,398 miles

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

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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AF66 ZKA is a 2016 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF66 ZKA, 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 AF66 ZKA registered?

AF66 ZKA is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 23 November 2016.

Is AF66 ZKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 ZKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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