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GU66 VAY

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,220 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2024 95,198 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 88,652 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 30,898 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

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 VAY 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 GU66 VAY, 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 VAY?

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What year was GU66 VAY registered?

GU66 VAY is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is GU66 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 VAY 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.

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