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M333 ARV

2014 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,313 mi
Last recorded193,313 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 ARV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 193,313 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 179,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On The Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 162,808 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 162,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 148,273 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 147,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 131,626 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 131,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,606 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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M333 ARV is a 2014 BMW 518 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M333 ARV, 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 M333 ARV registered?

M333 ARV is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 17 October 2014.

Is M333 ARV safe to buy?

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