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SB14 LSF

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 LSF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 96,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 95,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 95,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,728 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,466 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 LSF is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SB14 LSF, 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 SB14 LSF registered?

SB14 LSF is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 20 June 2014.

Is SB14 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB14 LSF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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