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GU66 MVZ

2016 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 MVZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 85,752 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 69,434 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 57,125 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 57,084 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 45,936 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 45,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,208 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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GU66 MVZ is a 2016 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ?

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What year was GU66 MVZ registered?

GU66 MVZ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is GU66 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 MVZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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