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EO66 LGJ

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,439 mi
Last recorded73,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO66 LGJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,439 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted which makes unable to check some testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2026 73,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle has covers fitted which makes unable to check some testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2025 67,032 miles

Vehicle has coves fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,908 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items.

Pass 17 Jun 2023 55,241 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 26 May 2022 48,353 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,342 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,933 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,510 miles

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2019 33,510 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 (5.2.3 (e))

under-tray and engine cover fitted

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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EO66 LGJ is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO66 LGJ, 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 EO66 LGJ registered?

EO66 LGJ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is EO66 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO66 LGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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