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VA63 BXD

2014 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,483 mi
Last recorded103,483 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA63 BXD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,483 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 100,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

covers fitted too underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

covers fitted too underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.98 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,622 miles

Front both tyres worn low outer edges

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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VA63 BXD is a 2014 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VA63 BXD, 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.

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What year was VA63 BXD registered?

VA63 BXD is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is VA63 BXD safe to buy?

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