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YL14 VNM

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,520 mi
Last recorded151,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 VNM
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 151,520 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 151,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 145,392 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 16 Apr 2024 145,392 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 128,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,625 miles

BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YL14 VNM is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL14 VNM, 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 YL14 VNM registered?

YL14 VNM is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 5 August 2014.

Is YL14 VNM safe to buy?

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