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RF14 FYV

2014 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF14 FYV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 93,511 miles

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

Offside Rear air suspension slight lower

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,851 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,386 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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RF14 FYV is a 2014 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF14 FYV, 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 RF14 FYV registered?

RF14 FYV is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 11 August 2014.

Is RF14 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF14 FYV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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