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MF66 UYY

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,201 mi
Last recorded191,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF66 UYY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 191,201 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 191,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 165,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 136,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 107,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 84,258 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 84,080 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,825 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,670 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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MF66 UYY is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF66 UYY, 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 MF66 UYY?

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What year was MF66 UYY registered?

MF66 UYY is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is MF66 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF66 UYY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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