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EJ 18

2014 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,305 mi
Last recorded148,305 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 43066,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ 18
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 148,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 148,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 131,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 116,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,839 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 68,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,866 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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EJ 18 is a 2014 BMW 430 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 66,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ 18 registered?

EJ 18 is a 2014 BMW 430, first registered on 30 December 2014.

Is EJ 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ 18 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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