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DL66 DKA

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,068 mi
Last recorded83,068 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 DKA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 83,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,883 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,971 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside front alloy slightly damaged on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,616 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 42,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,617 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads wearing low 3/2mm

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 18,649 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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DL66 DKA 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 DL66 DKA, 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 DL66 DKA registered?

DL66 DKA is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is DL66 DKA safe to buy?

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