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EJ14 FOC

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 FOC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 59,049 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 54,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 51,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 46,960 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 42,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 32,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 28,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,638 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 24,637 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 22,707 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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EJ14 FOC is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ14 FOC, 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 EJ14 FOC registered?

EJ14 FOC is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is EJ14 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ14 FOC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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