2014 BMW 518 2.0L Diesel · BVZ 4240
2014 BMW 518 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 119,336 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BVZ 4240 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 119,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BVZ 4240 Mileage History
- 18/07/2024114,775 mi
- 18/07/2024114,775 mi
- 26/07/2025117,531 mi+2,756 mi
- 18/04/2026119,336 mi+1,805 mi
- 21/04/2026119,336 mi
Average of roughly 2,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BVZ 4240 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 518 (BVZ 4240) between July 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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