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SB14 UMA

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,781 mi
Last recorded111,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 111,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 111,587 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2025 115,607 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,394 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 67,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,350 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 56,199 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 40,655 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 UMA is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

SB14 UMA is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is SB14 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB14 UMA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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