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FE66 ZWR

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,935 mi
Last recorded72,935 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE66 ZWR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 72,935 miles

Central Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Cover sheet fitted/under-body

Fail 26 Feb 2026 72,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Cover sheet fitted/under-body

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,024 miles

Engine cover under trays fitted

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,842 miles

engine cover sheet fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,948 miles

engine cover under-trays dheet fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,153 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 29,626 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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 16 Sep 2019 24,264 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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FE66 ZWR is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE66 ZWR, 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.

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What year was FE66 ZWR registered?

FE66 ZWR is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is FE66 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE66 ZWR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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