2014 BMW 518 2.0L Diesel · BNS 5
2014 BMW 518 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 118,537 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BNS 5 Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 118,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BNS 5 Mileage History
- 17/11/201762,163 mi
- 04/01/201979,225 mi+17,062 mi
- 01/10/202086,228 mi+7,003 mi
- 01/09/202190,163 mi+3,935 mi
- 05/09/202291,430 mi+1,267 mi
- 20/09/202395,582 mi+4,152 mi
- 03/09/202496,443 mi+861 mi
- 26/09/2025107,018 mi+10,575 mi
- 21/09/2026118,537 mi+11,519 mi
Average of roughly 6,375 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
BNS 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 518 (BNS 5) between November 2017 and September 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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