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YY66 FDL

2016 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,389 mi
Last recorded140,389 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 FDL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 140,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 130,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 117,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,130 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Sep 2023 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 90,174 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,610 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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YY66 FDL is a 2016 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY66 FDL, 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 YY66 FDL registered?

YY66 FDL is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is YY66 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY66 FDL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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