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ML64 VZS

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,473 mi
Last recorded191,473 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML64 VZS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 191,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Reduced light and intermittent flickering due to water contamination. Replacement recommended. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 191,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 175,218 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Both] (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 175,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Both] (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,566 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 159,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,108 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 126,097 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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 110,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,532 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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ML64 VZS is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML64 VZS, 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

How do I check the history of ML64 VZS?

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What year was ML64 VZS registered?

ML64 VZS is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 20 October 2014.

Is ML64 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML64 VZS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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