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J6 CBN

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 CBN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,671 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,142 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 31 Dec 2021 78,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor broken

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,022 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,905 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 68,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,031 miles

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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J6 CBN 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 J6 CBN, 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

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What year was J6 CBN registered?

J6 CBN is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 5 December 2014.

Is J6 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 CBN 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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