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PJ63 CYK

2014 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 CYK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 78,310 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 74,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,100 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 69,100 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 60,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,344 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,142 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,383 miles

under bod covers

Fail 12 Dec 2019 47,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under bod covers

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,873 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 11 Dec 2018 38,847 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wiring incorectly fitted fouling the wheel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven tyre wear.

Nearside Front tyre uneven tyre wear.

under trays fitted.

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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PJ63 CYK is a 2014 BMW 518 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ63 CYK, 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 PJ63 CYK registered?

PJ63 CYK is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 24 January 2014.

Is PJ63 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ63 CYK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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