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S29 KOL

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,950 mi
Last recorded171,950 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 KOL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 171,950 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 159,960 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 146,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 117,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,824 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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S29 KOL is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S29 KOL, 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 S29 KOL registered?

S29 KOL is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 1 December 2014.

Is S29 KOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 KOL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S29 KOL have outstanding finance?

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