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AB11 DBR

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,826 mi
Last recorded166,826 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 DBR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 166,826 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 166,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 161,327 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 161,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2024 155,390 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2024 155,390 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 149,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 141,034 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 130,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,368 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 96,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 73,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) 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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AB11 DBR is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AB11 DBR, 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.

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What year was AB11 DBR registered?

AB11 DBR is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 4 December 2014.

Is AB11 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB11 DBR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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