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ML64 VZU

2014 BMW 518

Cream Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,339 mi
Last recorded174,339 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML64 VZU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 174,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 166,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 159,423 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 151,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,779 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 114,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VZU is a 2014 BMW 518 in Cream with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML64 VZU, 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 ML64 VZU registered?

ML64 VZU is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 21 October 2014.

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