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DX66 SWF

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,149 mi
Last recorded186,149 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX66 SWF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 186,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,805 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 162,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,170 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 130,738 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,712 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,990 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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DX66 SWF is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX66 SWF, 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

How do I check the history of DX66 SWF?

You can check the full history of DX66 SWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX66 SWF registered?

DX66 SWF is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is DX66 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX66 SWF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX66 SWF have outstanding finance?

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