CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU66 KKN

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,178 mi
Last recorded79,178 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 KKN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 70,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 70,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe detached (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 63,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 55,849 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,490 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 52,506 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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
Full BMW 518 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU66 KKN 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 GU66 KKN, 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 GU66 KKN?

You can check the full history of GU66 KKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU66 KKN registered?

GU66 KKN is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GU66 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 KKN 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.

Does GU66 KKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU66 KKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.