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JB66 JBB

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,818 mi
Last recorded125,818 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB66 JBB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 63,478 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 49,411 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 8 Nov 2020 35,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,261 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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JB66 JBB is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JB66 JBB, 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

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What year was JB66 JBB registered?

JB66 JBB is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is JB66 JBB safe to buy?

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