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SB14 FNU

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,696 mi
Last recorded182,696 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 FNU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 182,696 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2026 182,696 miles

under trays fitted

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

Pass 3 May 2025 173,096 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 5 Jul 2024 166,901 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 166,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 158,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 148,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 137,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2020 120,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 100,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear outer seat belt unable to check properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,793 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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SB14 FNU is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SB14 FNU, 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 SB14 FNU registered?

SB14 FNU is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is SB14 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB14 FNU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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