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SA64 ZRZ

2014 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,200 mi
Last recorded203,200 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA64 ZRZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 203,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 195,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 183,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 172,831 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated top of switch loose . (1.1.6 (d))

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 4 Oct 2021 161,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 153,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 153,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear jack posts missing

Pass 12 Oct 2019 146,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,905 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,964 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SA64 ZRZ is a 2014 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA64 ZRZ, 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 SA64 ZRZ registered?

SA64 ZRZ is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 16 October 2014.

Is SA64 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA64 ZRZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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