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PN14 YKW

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,230 mi
Last recorded181,230 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN14 YKW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 181,230 miles

Undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2025 176,558 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 169,772 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 165,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 148,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 138,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 122,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,811 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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PN14 YKW is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN14 YKW, 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 PN14 YKW registered?

PN14 YKW is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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