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SC14 LHR

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,186 mi
Last recorded151,186 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 LHR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 151,186 miles

Offside Rear Light lens slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 151,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Lens cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 151,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 142,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 135,080 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,757 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 102,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,030 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,666 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,945 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,780 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,918 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 56,906 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,570 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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SC14 LHR is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SC14 LHR, 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 SC14 LHR registered?

SC14 LHR is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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