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KR14 OCB

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,400 mi
Last recorded184,400 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR14 OCB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 184,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 180,190 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 180,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 178,651 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 178,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 170,546 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,076 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 242,073 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 223,062 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 210,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,585 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 121,584 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 96,622 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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KR14 OCB is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KR14 OCB, 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 KR14 OCB registered?

KR14 OCB is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is KR14 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR14 OCB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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