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EX14 YKD

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

274,133 mi
Last recorded274,133 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX14 YKD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 274,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 268,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 238,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 195,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 163,647 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 163,588 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging on the interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 152,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 147,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,190 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,570 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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EX14 YKD is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EX14 YKD, 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 EX14 YKD?

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What year was EX14 YKD registered?

EX14 YKD is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is EX14 YKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX14 YKD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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