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J23 KMA

2014 BMW 218

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 KMA
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 141,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 141,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 134,283 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,851 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 94,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 124,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 124,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 124,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 118,038 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 118,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 69,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 95,786 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,572 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,131 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,128 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,764 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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J23 KMA is a 2014 BMW 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2014 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J23 KMA registered?

J23 KMA is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 13 November 2014.

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