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A14 KBO

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,574 mi
Last recorded72,574 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 KBO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 67,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2023 62,266 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,235 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,355 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 41,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 35,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,301 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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A14 KBO is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 A14 KBO, 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 A14 KBO registered?

A14 KBO is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is A14 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 KBO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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