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EX66 ZFR

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,613 mi
Last recorded149,613 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 149,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,317 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 139,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,429 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 122,342 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,386 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking 225/55ZR101WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking 225/55ZR101WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/55ZR101WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking 225/55ZR101WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/55ZR101WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,263 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE WARNING WIRE IS LOOSE IN ITS HOLDER

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 74,032 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 ZFR is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX66 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

EX66 ZFR is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is EX66 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 ZFR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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