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RV66 OUS

2016 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,707 mi
Last recorded144,707 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV66 OUS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 144,707 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 135,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,793 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,560 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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RV66 OUS is a 2016 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV66 OUS, 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 RV66 OUS registered?

RV66 OUS is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is RV66 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV66 OUS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV66 OUS have outstanding finance?

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