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BD14 LPV

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,816 mi
Last recorded108,816 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 LPV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,295 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 99,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack between the groves over the tyre surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack between the groves over the tyre surface. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,494 miles

child lock on n/s/r door

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 84,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 71,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,887 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 56,306 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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BD14 LPV is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BD14 LPV, 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 BD14 LPV registered?

BD14 LPV is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is BD14 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 LPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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