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MJ66 VLP

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,170 mi
Last recorded159,170 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 VLP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,170 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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,462 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 110,458 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 6 Feb 2023 104,177 miles

brakes warning lamp illuminated on dash , seek service advice .

recommend a further inspection of rear tyres in 3000 to determine remaining life .

recommend a further inspection of rear tyres in 3000 to determine remaining life .

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,900 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 96,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,881 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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MJ66 VLP is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ66 VLP, 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.

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What year was MJ66 VLP registered?

MJ66 VLP is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 15 November 2016.

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