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KA55 GMA

2014 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,303 mi
Last recorded219,303 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA55 GMA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2026 219,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 212,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 207,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 142,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,017 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 1 Oct 2020 135,874 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 7 Jan 2020 134,569 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 4 Jan 2019 117,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,236 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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KA55 GMA is a 2014 BMW 518 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KA55 GMA, 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 KA55 GMA registered?

KA55 GMA is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 8 October 2014.

Is KA55 GMA safe to buy?

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