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ML64 ZGF

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,471 mi
Last recorded202,471 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML64 ZGF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 202,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads low + edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 189,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 187,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 175,602 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 175,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 175,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 149,604 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 149,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZGF is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

ML64 ZGF is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 24 October 2014.

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