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R15 FTH

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,479 mi
Last recorded87,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 FTH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 73,070 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 68,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,388 miles

under engine and sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,455 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 28,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 26,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 23,491 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R15 FTH is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R15 FTH, 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

How do I check the history of R15 FTH?

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What year was R15 FTH registered?

R15 FTH is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is R15 FTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 FTH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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