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MW14 VPX

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW14 VPX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 120,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 109,392 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking and has a piece of metal in the tread

Fail 4 Jun 2025 109,392 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing low and worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking and has a piece of metal in the tread

Pass 19 Jun 2024 100,010 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower suspension arm rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,260 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,939 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,213 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 70,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge on pattern slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 54,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MW14 VPX is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey 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 MW14 VPX, 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 MW14 VPX registered?

MW14 VPX is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is MW14 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW14 VPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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