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33 BOD

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,969 mi
Last recorded199,969 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 BOD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 199,969 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 183,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 168,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,020 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 27 Sep 2022 160,017 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated damaged due to rubbing on wheel from being incorrectly fitted (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp indicating brake fault on dashboard

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Sep 2021 141,908 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 141,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,375 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,289 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,649 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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33 BOD is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 92,218 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 33 BOD, 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 12 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 33 BOD registered?

33 BOD is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 13 January 2014.

Is 33 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 BOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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