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MX14 WUB

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,189 mi
Last recorded194,189 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX14 WUB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 194,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 181,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 170,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 155,848 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 155,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,049 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,592 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 133,592 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and screw ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 127,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,925 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2018 103,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,208 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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MX14 WUB is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX14 WUB, 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 MX14 WUB registered?

MX14 WUB is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is MX14 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX14 WUB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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