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LR66 VLJ

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,733 mi
Last recorded75,733 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 75,733 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,522 miles

UNDERNEATH TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,320 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,188 miles

N/s/f tyre tread heavily worn on outer edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,642 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,165 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,602 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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LR66 VLJ is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue 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 LR66 VLJ, 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 LR66 VLJ?

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What year was LR66 VLJ registered?

LR66 VLJ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 14 October 2016.

Is LR66 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 VLJ 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.

Does LR66 VLJ have outstanding finance?

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