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EK14 KUD

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

232,022 mi
Last recorded232,022 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 KUD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 232,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 232,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 213,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 193,641 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides middle one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 171,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 156,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 136,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 118,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,083 miles

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

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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EK14 KUD is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK14 KUD, 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 EK14 KUD registered?

EK14 KUD is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is EK14 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK14 KUD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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