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EX66 TZE

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 TZE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,828 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 144,709 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,290 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,116 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,108 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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EX66 TZE is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX66 TZE, 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 EX66 TZE registered?

EX66 TZE is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is EX66 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 TZE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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