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BD14 YZX

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,046 mi
Last recorded160,046 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 160,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 156,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 147,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 130,728 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 126,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 75,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 YZX is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZX, 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

How do I check the history of BD14 YZX?

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What year was BD14 YZX registered?

BD14 YZX is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is BD14 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 YZX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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