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PA63 TUS

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA63 TUS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 139,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 139,155 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks like getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks like getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 10 Apr 2025 131,466 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks like getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks like getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2024 116,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 76,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,921 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,418 miles

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 21 Dec 2016 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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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PA63 TUS is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PA63 TUS, 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 PA63 TUS registered?

PA63 TUS is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 17 January 2014.

Is PA63 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA63 TUS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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