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YG66 XJC

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

298,081 mi
Last recorded298,081 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 XJC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 298,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 289,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 23 Aug 2024 265,757 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 244,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 218,999 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2023 194,305 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 170,044 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 144,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 126,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff making noise

Fail 7 Aug 2021 126,010 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 104,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,931 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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YG66 XJC is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YG66 XJC, 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 YG66 XJC registered?

YG66 XJC is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 9 December 2016.

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The MOT history for YG66 XJC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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