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ME02 MOS

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,412 mi
Last recorded173,412 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 MOS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 173,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 144,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 129,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,970 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 100,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 83,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 66,071 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,834 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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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ME02 MOS 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 ME02 MOS, 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 ME02 MOS registered?

ME02 MOS is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is ME02 MOS safe to buy?

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