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EX66 ZFW

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,718 mi
Last recorded122,718 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 119,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,483 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 77,483 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,245 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 72,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,374 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 ZFW 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 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 EX66 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

EX66 ZFW is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is EX66 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 ZFW 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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