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RX14 PLJ

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX14 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 92,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 87,434 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 82,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/55/17 97y run flats (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 63,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 58,538 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2018 48,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,370 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,671 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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RX14 PLJ is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RX14 PLJ, 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 RX14 PLJ registered?

RX14 PLJ is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is RX14 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX14 PLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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