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RX14 RRZ

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,975 mi
Last recorded162,975 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 162,975 miles

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 159,423 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

NO ACCERLATION DECTECTED

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

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective REAR DIFF BUSH ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 159,423 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

NO ACCERLATION DECTECTED

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

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective REAR DIFF BUSH ()

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 146,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 130,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 117,213 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,686 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,683 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,424 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,331 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear dyf bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 75,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,099 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 RRZ is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ registered?

RX14 RRZ is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is RX14 RRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX14 RRZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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