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RJ63 SVY

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,967 mi
Last recorded148,967 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ63 SVY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 148,967 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 133,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,173 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 120,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,027 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 114,027 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ63 SVY is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue 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 RJ63 SVY, 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 RJ63 SVY registered?

RJ63 SVY is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 22 January 2014.

Is RJ63 SVY safe to buy?

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