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AU14 FWJ

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,114 mi
Last recorded161,114 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,114 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 119,609 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 119,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,407 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

full car under shield fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 108,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

full car under shield fitted

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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AU14 FWJ is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AU14 FWJ, 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 AU14 FWJ registered?

AU14 FWJ is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is AU14 FWJ safe to buy?

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