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P500 RTE

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,211 mi
Last recorded138,211 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 RTE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 138,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 127,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 117,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 109,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,089 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,795 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 75,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,097 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,798 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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P500 RTE is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P500 RTE, 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 P500 RTE registered?

P500 RTE is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is P500 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 RTE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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