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R24 PLM

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,215 mi
Last recorded147,215 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 PLM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 147,215 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 147,210 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,294 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 81,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 35,236 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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R24 PLM is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R24 PLM, 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 R24 PLM?

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What year was R24 PLM registered?

R24 PLM is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is R24 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 PLM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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