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LG66 LFO

2017 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,169 mi
Last recorded117,169 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 51874,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 LFO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn close to wear marks

Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,687 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,928 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 51,928 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,499 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 4,041 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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LG66 LFO is a 2017 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 74,644 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 LG66 LFO, 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 9 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 LG66 LFO?

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What year was LG66 LFO registered?

LG66 LFO is a 2017 BMW 518, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is LG66 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG66 LFO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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