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MJ14 XLC

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,461 mi
Last recorded173,461 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 XLC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 173,461 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 173,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 168,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 161,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has small deep cut in outer edge of tread area.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 154,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 147,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 143,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 143,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 140,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,968 miles

EXHAUST EMISSION TOO CLEAN UNABLE TO OBTAIN ANY EMISSION READINGS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,996 miles

vehicle has under covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 May 2017 107,434 miles

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

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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MJ14 XLC is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black 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 MJ14 XLC, 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 MJ14 XLC registered?

MJ14 XLC is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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