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OU64 XJW

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,902 mi
Last recorded185,902 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU64 XJW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 185,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 168,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 150,315 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 150,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 104,081 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 104,073 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 101,600 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 101,590 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,110 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,538 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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OU64 XJW is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue 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 OU64 XJW, 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 OU64 XJW registered?

OU64 XJW is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is OU64 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU64 XJW 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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