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J40 NFC

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,158 mi
Last recorded145,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 NFC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 145,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 141,750 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 135,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,721 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 124,711 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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J40 NFC is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J40 NFC, 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 J40 NFC registered?

J40 NFC is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 3 July 2014.

Is J40 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 NFC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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