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BMW 518

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LB14 AEAMOT history

LB14 AEA is a black diesel BMW 518 first used on 21 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 70,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,896 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB14 AEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB14 AEA was last recorded at 70,896 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,648 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,896 miles
  • 2025 – 65,920 miles
  • 2024 – 61,292 miles
  • 2023 – 55,101 miles
  • 2022 – 51,109 miles
  • 2021 – 44,588 miles
  • 2020 – 35,686 miles
  • 2019 – 31,076 miles
  • 2018 – 27,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,896 miles (+248)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    234674913382
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Fail70,648 miles (+4,728)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    820040613750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass65,920 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    956133745210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Fail65,917 miles (+4,625)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    802512019758
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Pass61,292 miles (+6,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,292 miles
    Test number
    554367289328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass55,101 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    738447969188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass51,109 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,109 miles
    Test number
    258298327606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,588 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    733466834899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,591 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,591 miles
    Test number
    657611941000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,686 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,686 miles
    Test number
    283323787911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,076 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,076 miles
    Test number
    507793241785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,051 miles
    Test number
    697303877202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB14 AEA

Does LB14 AEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB14 AEA is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB14 AEA?
The MOT on LB14 AEA is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB14 AEA done?
LB14 AEA was recorded at 70,896 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has LB14 AEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB14 AEA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB14 AEA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB14 AEA find?
LB14 AEA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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