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L60 DDA

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 DDA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing and has nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 116,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing and has nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,794 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 115,781 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking in centre tread also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,977 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 110,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,765 miles

osr tryre on 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 82,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L60 DDA is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L60 DDA, 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 L60 DDA registered?

L60 DDA is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 7 August 2014.

Is L60 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 DDA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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