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RV14 DLN

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,784 mi
Last recorded113,784 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 DLN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 113,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,879 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 59,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,076 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,047 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre Size 225/55 YR17 RunFlat BridgeStone

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,154 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,532 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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RV14 DLN is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RV14 DLN, 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 RV14 DLN registered?

RV14 DLN is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is RV14 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV14 DLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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