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FH14 CVE

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,060 mi
Last recorded103,060 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH14 CVE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 103,060 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 92,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 80,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower strut bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower strut bush slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,984 miles

Rear slight deterioration of rear propshaft flexi coupling and diff bush

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear differential bush cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2021 64,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear differential bush cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,099 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres cracked in tread

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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FH14 CVE is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey 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 FH14 CVE, 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 FH14 CVE registered?

FH14 CVE is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is FH14 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH14 CVE 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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