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VO14 UTU

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO14 UTU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,035 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 66,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

prop shaft disc start to split

Fail 2 Mar 2017 66,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

prop shaft disc start to split

rear discs start tot corrode on 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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VO14 UTU is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VO14 UTU, 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 VO14 UTU registered?

VO14 UTU is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is VO14 UTU safe to buy?

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