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LB14 HVS

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,305 mi
Last recorded147,305 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB14 HVS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 147,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 140,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 129,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front damage to wing and bumper

Fail 19 Jun 2023 129,765 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front damage to wing and bumper

Pass 15 Jun 2022 102,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Device missing from bumper. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 72,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 39,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 24,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,342 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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LB14 HVS 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 LB14 HVS, 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 LB14 HVS registered?

LB14 HVS is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is LB14 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB14 HVS 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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