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MD14 VXP

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,357 mi
Last recorded157,357 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD14 VXP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,357 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides ( condensation ) (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 157,357 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides ( condensation ) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,392 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 150,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 143,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (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 21 Jan 2023 135,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,044 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MD14 VXP is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

MD14 VXP is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is MD14 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD14 VXP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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