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J222 KSL

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,190 mi
Last recorded164,190 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 KSL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 164,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 151,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 136,438 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,339 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,703 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,515 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,403 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm and low on inner

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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J222 KSL is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 92,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J222 KSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J222 KSL registered?

J222 KSL is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 10 January 2014.

Is J222 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 KSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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