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PJ66 BYZ

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,522 mi
Last recorded125,522 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 125,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,151 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 64,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (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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PJ66 BYZ is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ66 BYZ, 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 PJ66 BYZ registered?

PJ66 BYZ is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 24 October 2016.

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