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KE14 EVT

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,127 mi
Last recorded184,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE14 EVT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 184,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 184,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 173,652 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 158,593 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 130,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 130,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 130,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,736 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 102,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,993 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,111 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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KE14 EVT is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KE14 EVT, 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 KE14 EVT registered?

KE14 EVT is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is KE14 EVT safe to buy?

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