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W121 DEX

2014 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 DEX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 143,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 117,142 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 112,039 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,071 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,312 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,021 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,990 miles

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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W121 DEX is a 2014 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W121 DEX, 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 W121 DEX registered?

W121 DEX is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 24 January 2014.

Is W121 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 DEX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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