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R700 SHM

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 SHM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,703 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 82,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,526 miles

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,701 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 31,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 18,892 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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R700 SHM is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black 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 R700 SHM, 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 R700 SHM?

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What year was R700 SHM registered?

R700 SHM is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is R700 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 SHM 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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