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MA11 HER

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,997 mi
Last recorded124,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 HER
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 124,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,931 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,311 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,311 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2023 91,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2023 91,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,482 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,331 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,534 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 53,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,043 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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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MA11 HER 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 MA11 HER, 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 MA11 HER registered?

MA11 HER is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 6 January 2014.

Is MA11 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA11 HER 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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