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DN66 LMJ

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN66 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,585 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 86,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 75,463 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 75,462 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2023 59,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,265 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 22,911 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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DN66 LMJ is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN66 LMJ, 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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How do I check the history of DN66 LMJ?

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What year was DN66 LMJ registered?

DN66 LMJ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is DN66 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN66 LMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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