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KW63 VBD

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW63 VBD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,956 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,580 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 3 Jan 2023 112,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 104,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 104,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,852 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,599 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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KW63 VBD is a 2014 BMW 518 in White 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 KW63 VBD, 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 KW63 VBD?

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What year was KW63 VBD registered?

KW63 VBD is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 29 January 2014.

Is KW63 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW63 VBD 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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