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EX66 ZGL

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,262 mi
Last recorded140,262 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 140,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,085 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,639 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,922 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 ZGL 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 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 ZGL, 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

How do I check the history of EX66 ZGL?

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What year was EX66 ZGL registered?

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

Is EX66 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 ZGL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX66 ZGL have outstanding finance?

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