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LR66 WDF

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,753 mi
Last recorded110,753 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 WDF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 110,753 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,273 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 110,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 100,199 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit in centre 3/4 of treads - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 77,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,434 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 74,434 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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 WDF is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR66 WDF, 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 WDF?

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What year was LR66 WDF registered?

LR66 WDF is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is LR66 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 WDF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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