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OY64 XCU

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,828 mi
Last recorded252,828 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 252,828 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 240,119 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2025 240,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 220,123 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 220,123 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 164,309 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 164,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2021 112,556 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Offside Rear Lower Jacking block missing

Fail 31 May 2021 112,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Pump sounds (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Pump sounds (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Offside Rear Lower Jacking block missing

Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,311 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,541 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XCU is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY64 XCU, 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 OY64 XCU registered?

OY64 XCU is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is OY64 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY64 XCU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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