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OV64 XAW

2014 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,900 mi
Last recorded122,900 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV64 XAW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 119,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 116,850 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears+ inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 116,850 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 103,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily wearing on edges both heavily cracking and perishing and both tyres have multiple small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,971 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,208 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,894 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,496 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,349 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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OV64 XAW is a 2014 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OV64 XAW, 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.

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What year was OV64 XAW registered?

OV64 XAW is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 2 December 2014.

Is OV64 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV64 XAW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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