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RO14 YDB

2014 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,984 mi
Last recorded84,984 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 YDB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,415 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 73,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 66,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,244 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,530 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 49,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,730 miles

Front slight uneven wear to both front tyres

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 34,426 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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RO14 YDB is a 2014 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO14 YDB, 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 RO14 YDB registered?

RO14 YDB is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is RO14 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO14 YDB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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