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SO14 DKF

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,846 mi
Last recorded167,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 DKF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 167,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 152,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 133,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 129,742 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 129,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 127,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit change immediatly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,053 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 93,053 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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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SO14 DKF is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO14 DKF, 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 SO14 DKF registered?

SO14 DKF is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 20 August 2014.

Is SO14 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO14 DKF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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