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MD14 FWS

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD14 FWS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 130,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 127,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 124,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 112,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,566 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 105,566 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,357 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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MD14 FWS is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD14 FWS, 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 MD14 FWS registered?

MD14 FWS is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 18 August 2014.

Is MD14 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD14 FWS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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