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MT63 HKU

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,187 mi
Last recorded172,187 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT63 HKU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 172,187 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 172,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 167,562 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 167,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,489 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 155,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,844 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,259 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,350 miles

Offside Front o/s/f headlamp washer cover missing

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f headlamp washer cover missing

Fail 13 Feb 2019 126,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f headlamp washer cover missing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,052 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Dec 2016 99,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MT63 HKU is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT63 HKU, 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

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What year was MT63 HKU registered?

MT63 HKU is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 3 February 2014.

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