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OY64 VDT

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,711 mi
Last recorded140,711 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY64 VDT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 140,711 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 140,711 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,538 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,871 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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OY64 VDT is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY64 VDT, 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 OY64 VDT registered?

OY64 VDT is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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