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MD14 VXL

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,621 mi
Last recorded145,621 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD14 VXL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 145,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 141,284 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 135,329 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 135,327 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

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,063 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 133,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 132,277 miles

did not trigger smoke meter

Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,496 miles

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

did not trigger smoke meter

Fail 27 Aug 2019 127,474 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

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

did not trigger smoke meter

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,525 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,930 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 VXL 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 75%.

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 MD14 VXL, 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 MD14 VXL registered?

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

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