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SD14 TLN

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,060 mi
Last recorded171,060 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 TLN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 171,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 171,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 157,762 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2021 149,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 140,241 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,153 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 109,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 4mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 4mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,982 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,133 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,717 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,460 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 32,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SD14 TLN is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SD14 TLN, 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 SD14 TLN registered?

SD14 TLN is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SD14 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD14 TLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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