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NIB 40

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,786 mi
Last recorded163,786 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 40
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 163,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 146,986 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,694 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,692 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Sep 2020 127,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL WONT TURN (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL WONT TURN (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,718 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,149 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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NIB 40 is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NIB 40, 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 NIB 40 registered?

NIB 40 is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is NIB 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 40 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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