2014 BMW 518 2.0L Diesel · MM57 LAD
2014 BMW 518 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 148,140 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM57 LAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 148,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM57 LAD 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 (MM57 LAD) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MM57 LAD Mileage History
- 22/07/2023101,896 mi
- 13/08/2024117,308 mi+15,412 mi
- 12/08/2025137,872 mi+20,564 mi
- 13/08/2025137,882 mi+10 mi
- 06/08/2026148,140 mi+10,258 mi
Average of roughly 15,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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