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AE14 YAV

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,363 mi
Last recorded67,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 YAV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 63,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 59,792 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 55,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 55,860 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 52,773 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 52,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 47,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 43,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 36,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 26,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' card holder (8.3.1e)

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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AE14 YAV is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE14 YAV, 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 AE14 YAV registered?

AE14 YAV is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is AE14 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 YAV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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