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BM11 CAL

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM11 CAL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 63,369 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 59,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,277 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays 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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BM11 CAL is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BM11 CAL, 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 BM11 CAL?

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What year was BM11 CAL registered?

BM11 CAL is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is BM11 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM11 CAL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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