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A7 CLR

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,302 mi
Last recorded150,302 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CLR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 150,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 143,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 135,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 127,383 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 120,672 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 115,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 113,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,311 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 74,311 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,825 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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A7 CLR is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A7 CLR, 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 A7 CLR registered?

A7 CLR is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is A7 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 CLR 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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