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EK14 TWP

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,949 mi
Last recorded143,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 TWP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 143,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 117,048 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 117,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside is covered in trays not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 86,986 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 74,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,736 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TWP is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK14 TWP, 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

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What year was EK14 TWP registered?

EK14 TWP is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is EK14 TWP safe to buy?

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