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MC14 HXT

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,422 mi
Last recorded121,422 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC14 HXT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 121,422 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 121,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 114,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 114,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 109,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 99,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,119 miles

Front Tyres wearing thin/both sides

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,775 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 52,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,175 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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MC14 HXT is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC14 HXT, 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 MC14 HXT registered?

MC14 HXT is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 6 August 2014.

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