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OY64 XCB

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,632 mi
Last recorded144,632 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY64 XCB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,754 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,639 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,361 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 129,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,491 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

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

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

Rear discs rusty as if standing

Undertray slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,879 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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OY64 XCB is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY64 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

OY64 XCB is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 7 October 2014.

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