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S17 RYY

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,330 mi
Last recorded124,330 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 RYY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 124,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,912 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 28 Nov 2023 94,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 94,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 85,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,573 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 80,573 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/45/18 ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,089 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 67,089 miles

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,003 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,236 miles

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

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

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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S17 RYY is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S17 RYY, 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 S17 RYY registered?

S17 RYY is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 17 January 2014.

Is S17 RYY safe to buy?

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