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BF14 KUX

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,985 mi
Last recorded176,985 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 KUX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 176,985 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 105,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 162,683 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 162,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 154,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,968 miles

Nearside rear tyre is a runflat. Tyre has had a puncture repair. Tyre Manufactures recommend puncture repairs are not carried out on runflat tyres

Nearside tyre is a winter type. Tyre manufactures recommend winter tyres are only fitted in sets of 4

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,652 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF14 KUX is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF14 KUX, 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 BF14 KUX registered?

BF14 KUX is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is BF14 KUX safe to buy?

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