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OU66 YRJ

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,928 mi
Last recorded77,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU66 YRJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 70,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 62,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 52,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (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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OU66 YRJ 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 88.9%.

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 OU66 YRJ, 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

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What year was OU66 YRJ registered?

OU66 YRJ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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The MOT history for OU66 YRJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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