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VA14 CYU

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,113 mi
Last recorded138,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 CYU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,113 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop split

Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,417 miles

Rear Bump stops perished

Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,417 miles

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

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

Rear Bump stops perished

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,681 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 113,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,903 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 100,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

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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VA14 CYU 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 75%.

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 VA14 CYU, 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 VA14 CYU registered?

VA14 CYU is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 14 July 2014.

Is VA14 CYU safe to buy?

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