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OU14 UUZ

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU14 UUZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 129,863 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 128,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 125,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 123,052 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,664 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,287 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,980 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OU14 UUZ is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OU14 UUZ, 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 OU14 UUZ registered?

OU14 UUZ is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is OU14 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU14 UUZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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