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KY66 KUH

2016 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,232 mi
Last recorded97,232 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 51882,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 KUH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,232 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 97,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,006 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,965 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 23 Aug 2022 66,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,747 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 38,747 miles

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

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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KY66 KUH is a 2016 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY66 KUH, 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 KY66 KUH registered?

KY66 KUH is a 2016 BMW 518, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is KY66 KUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY66 KUH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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