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OE14 KCY

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,879 mi
Last recorded97,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE14 KCY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 95,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 76,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,304 miles

Nearside Front uneven wear outside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front uneven wear outside edge

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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OE14 KCY is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey 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 OE14 KCY, 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 OE14 KCY registered?

OE14 KCY is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 4 July 2014.

Is OE14 KCY safe to buy?

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