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OU14 UVP

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,572 mi
Last recorded60,572 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU14 UVP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 60,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,206 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 50,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 42,362 miles

Both front tyres wearing

Fail 21 Dec 2021 42,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing

Pass 21 Dec 2020 32,859 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 27,827 miles

underside covers preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 21,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,425 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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OU14 UVP 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 OU14 UVP, 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

How do I check the history of OU14 UVP?

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What year was OU14 UVP registered?

OU14 UVP is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is OU14 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU14 UVP 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.

Does OU14 UVP have outstanding finance?

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