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RHZ 2990

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 2990
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 147,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,535 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 126,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,252 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 86,252 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to there minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 45,790 miles

ADVISE TRACKING DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR OF FRONT TYRES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE , (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE & SLIGHTLY DISTORTED (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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RHZ 2990 is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RHZ 2990, 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 RHZ 2990 registered?

RHZ 2990 is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 6 April 2014.

Is RHZ 2990 safe to buy?

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