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OV14 VMD

2014 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

237,838 mi
Last recorded237,838 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 VMD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 237,838 miles

Emissions too clean at time of test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Pass 24 Feb 2025 223,111 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 197,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside front outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 196,727 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 188,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 181,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 175,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 140,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 128,929 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 May 2017 126,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

differential support bush split

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 VMD is a 2014 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV14 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

OV14 VMD is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 10 May 2014.

Is OV14 VMD safe to buy?

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