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PY14 BDX

2014 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,187 mi
Last recorded205,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY14 BDX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 205,187 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 186,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 171,543 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 171,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 153,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,433 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 124,886 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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PY14 BDX is a 2014 BMW 518 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY14 BDX, 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 PY14 BDX registered?

PY14 BDX is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is PY14 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY14 BDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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