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CV14 XPM

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,314 mi
Last recorded195,314 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV14 XPM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 195,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 187,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 178,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front stone chip in windscreen

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 157,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean - limit 0.57

Pass 7 Jul 2022 139,575 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean - limit 0.57

Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 120,832 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,113 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CV14 XPM is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black 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 CV14 XPM, 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 CV14 XPM registered?

CV14 XPM is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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