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AU14 WVY

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,566 mi
Last recorded192,566 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 WVY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 192,566 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 192,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021
Fail 15 Mar 2021 176,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 161,656 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 146,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,967 miles

Front brake pads are worn thin

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

both front tyres are worn off on the outer edges + both outer sidewalls are badly deteriorated

front brake discs are worn thin

front wipers are poor

rear brake discs are pitted + worn

under trays + engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 123,919 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front brake pads are worn thin

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

both front tyres are worn off on the outer edges + both outer sidewalls are badly deteriorated

front brake discs are worn thin

front wipers are poor

rear brake discs are pitted + worn

under trays + engine cover 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 WVY is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVY, 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 AU14 WVY registered?

AU14 WVY is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is AU14 WVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 WVY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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