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SL64 VDR

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

159,756 mi
Last recorded159,756 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL64 VDR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 159,756 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 159,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,054 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 116,820 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,222 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 88,126 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 85,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,781 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 46,538 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,542 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

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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SL64 VDR is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SL64 VDR, 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 SL64 VDR registered?

SL64 VDR is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 18 November 2014.

Is SL64 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL64 VDR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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