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VX14 KVF

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,935 mi
Last recorded144,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 KVF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 144,935 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 133,583 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,307 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 108,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 r17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,675 miles

front discs poor

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,804 miles

Offside Front O/S/F tyre worn on outside edge to 0mm

Rear prop shaft coupling split

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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VX14 KVF is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VX14 KVF, 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 VX14 KVF registered?

VX14 KVF is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is VX14 KVF safe to buy?

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