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AK66 SZZ

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 SZZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 127,248 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,959 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 121,959 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 49,291 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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AK66 SZZ is a 2016 BMW 518 in White 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 AK66 SZZ, 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.

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What year was AK66 SZZ registered?

AK66 SZZ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AK66 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 SZZ 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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