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WU66 YUK

2016 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,653 mi
Last recorded219,653 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU66 YUK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 219,653 miles

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

brake pad warning light

Fail 12 May 2026 218,718 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light

Pass 15 May 2025 205,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 205,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 185,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 169,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 25 Nov 2020 116,142 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,891 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perishing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2020 115,891 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perishing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,523 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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WU66 YUK is a 2016 BMW 518 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU66 YUK, 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 WU66 YUK registered?

WU66 YUK is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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