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DV66 SVU

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 SVU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 74,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 61,558 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing and undertray damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 39,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline fail. Low tread no tread outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,932 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 27,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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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DV66 SVU 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 DV66 SVU, 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 DV66 SVU registered?

DV66 SVU is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is DV66 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV66 SVU 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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