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HN14 GXU

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,502 mi
Last recorded200,502 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN14 GXU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 200,502 miles

Factory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 200,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Factory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 191,634 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 184,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 176,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 172,307 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 7 Oct 2020 170,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 166,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 166,223 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 134,914 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner section (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin-holed (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 May 2017 94,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HN14 GXU is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HN14 GXU, 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 HN14 GXU registered?

HN14 GXU is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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