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BF14 VLR

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,574 mi
Last recorded77,574 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 VLR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,574 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 77,574 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,032 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted fouling brake calliper (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,689 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre The inner edge is worn. ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,740 miles

Nearside front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,608 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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BF14 VLR is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

BF14 VLR is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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