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OV14 FFY

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 FFY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 160,767 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 146,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,235 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 127,856 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,052 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,048 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,798 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 97,798 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/outer sidewall uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

front wiper blades smearing

under tray fitted

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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OV14 FFY is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue 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 OV14 FFY, 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 OV14 FFY registered?

OV14 FFY is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is OV14 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV14 FFY 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.

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