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DY66 JLV

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,791 mi
Last recorded86,791 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY66 JLV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,791 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,398 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 57,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 3mm cuts all over tread and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,820 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 39,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides washer jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,296 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 36,254 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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DY66 JLV is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY66 JLV, 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 DY66 JLV registered?

DY66 JLV is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is DY66 JLV safe to buy?

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