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PO14 WSW

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,485 mi
Last recorded120,485 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO14 WSW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 120,485 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 120,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 115,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 109,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 102,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 97,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective CENTRE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 89,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 82,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 71,455 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,252 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,164 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 39,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PO14 WSW is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PO14 WSW, 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 PO14 WSW registered?

PO14 WSW is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is PO14 WSW safe to buy?

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