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SK14 MFE

2014 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,072 mi
Last recorded189,072 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 MFE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 189,072 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 180,846 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 171,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 163,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 156,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 152,550 miles

Under tray's fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 146,050 miles

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 133,074 miles

Windscreen Chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2018 133,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (Mirror Glass) (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,613 miles

Both front tyre's worn close to legal limit (2.5-3.0mm)

O/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SK14 MFE is a 2014 BMW 518 in Blue 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 SK14 MFE, 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 SK14 MFE registered?

SK14 MFE is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is SK14 MFE safe to buy?

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