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HV64 VSL

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,100 mi
Last recorded171,100 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV64 VSL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 171,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 154,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 149,772 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 145,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2021 132,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 122,822 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,741 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 100,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,986 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 78,986 miles

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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HV64 VSL 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 HV64 VSL, 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 HV64 VSL?

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What year was HV64 VSL registered?

HV64 VSL is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 28 October 2014.

Is HV64 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV64 VSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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