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S999 RCM

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

277,509 mi
Last recorded277,509 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 RCM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 277,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 261,642 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 261,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 246,019 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 216,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 215,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 208,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 201,437 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 184,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 145,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,883 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,306 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)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and out of shape inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and out of shape inner edge

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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S999 RCM is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S999 RCM, 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 S999 RCM registered?

S999 RCM is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 6 October 2014.

Is S999 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 RCM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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