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FL14 XBK

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,025 mi
Last recorded105,025 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 XBK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 105,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,940 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 97,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,794 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,162 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted / worn

both front tyres wearing unevenly and low

service light staying on

Pass 2 May 2019 45,001 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,564 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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FL14 XBK 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 83.3%.

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 FL14 XBK, 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 FL14 XBK registered?

FL14 XBK is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is FL14 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL14 XBK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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