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J600 SOS

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 SOS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 159,483 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 150,260 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 140,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush plus o/side bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,734 miles

Central Rear diff bush perished

Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,494 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 15 Jan 2021 99,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No smoke detected during emission testing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,244 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner brake pads look low but unable to see fully

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/45/R18 96Y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J600 SOS 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 J600 SOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J600 SOS?

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What year was J600 SOS registered?

J600 SOS is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is J600 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 SOS 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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