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PK14 LTY

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,353 mi
Last recorded221,353 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK14 LTY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 221,353 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 221,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 213,000 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 198,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 186,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,032 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 138,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 122,795 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,792 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 12 May 2017 94,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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PK14 LTY is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black 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 PK14 LTY, 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 PK14 LTY registered?

PK14 LTY is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is PK14 LTY safe to buy?

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